Maintenance Technician Apprentice Petford Group
Petford Group are one of the country’s leading mould toolmakers and plastic injection moulders. The apprentice will ensure that all machines, equipment and buildings are maintained to a level that optimizes machine efficiency, minimizes breakdowns and complies with company requirements along with health and safety and environmental requirements.
Closing date: 10 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,505.04
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. 15 minute break in the morning and 30 minutes for lunch.
Total hours per week: 42.0
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
21 Apr 2023
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Date posted
06 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000129549
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties will include:
- To ensure that all machines, equipment and buildings are maintained to a level that optimizes machine efficiency, minimises breakdowns and complies with company requirements along with Health and Safety and environmental requirements.
- The provision of maintenance support in the injection moulding and assembly areas of the business.
- To ensure injection moulding processes can achieve targeted scrap and efficiency levels, on new and existing products.
- To drive continuous improvements within Petfords.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will receive on the job training and guidance from your employer and will also attend Sandwell College 1 day per week to achieve your Level 3 Engineering Technician qualifications.
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification.
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification.
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The possibility of a secured role and progression within the organisation.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Petford Group
Address
Petford Mouldings
Mears Coppice
Lye
DY9 8EL
Training
Training provider
SANDWELL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
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