Apprentice Biogas Plant Operator

MERRIVALE ENERGY LIMITED

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG13 0JE

Closes in 20 days (Friday 16 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2024

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Summary

To undertake the key operations at a farm-based biogas plant, feeding the plant and taking daily records and checks. Maintaining machinery at the plant and other operational tasks on the linked arable farm. Collecting manure feedstocks from neighbouring farms. Drying the digestate fibre and loading, distributing. Learn about renewable energy.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
At least 30 hours per week. Minimum of 2 weeks/ month to be worked. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training
  • Level 3 Land-based Service Engineer

Where you’ll work

MERRIVALE FARM

PLUNGAR

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NG13 0JE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE SMB GROUP

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
  • Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
  • To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
  • Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
  • Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
  • Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
  • Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
  • Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
  • Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
  • Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
  • Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Observant
    • Diligent

    Other requirements

    No public transport so own car would be preferable. Maybe long hours eg at harvest time

    About this company

    Merrivale Energy is a farm-based renewable energy generator, producing low carbon electricity and heat from a biogas plant. Anaerobic digestion (also known as “AD”) sits at the heart of the circular economy, treating food waste, sewage, and agricultural wastes, including manures and slurries, to create valuable products

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time position available when apprenticeship is finished
    • Growing business and other opportunities may be available for the right individual

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE SMB GROUP

    Apprenticeships Department

    apprenticeships@smbgroup.ac.uk

    01530519001

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000225955.

    Apply now

    Closes in 20 days (Friday 16 August at 11:59pm)

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