Apprentice Building Services Engineer TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 31 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00 to £22,308.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:30 Friday 08:30 - 14:30.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    32 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243776

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

The applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level. You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer. You will be provided with structured, in house training and attend college one day a week. You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:

  • Produce tender information – assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings and other information for tender packages
  • Full electrical/mechanical design – assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services
  • Design calculations – produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages
  • Deadlines – manage internal and external deadlines to ensure information is delivered on time
  • Liaise with technicians – ensure CAD/BIM team are aware of deadlines and have information they require in order to produce drawings/models
  • Assist Principal Engineers – assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support
  • Utilities – applying for and managing statutory application process

The training you will be getting

  • Apprentices will be working towards the completion of the L3 Building Services Engineering Technician Standard
  • This will be delivered as a day release programme at Trafford College

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Familiar with Word & Excel, Enthusiastic, Sociable, Driven, Open to learning

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any other (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any other (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

TACE are an established building services engineering consultancy providing comprehensive mechanical and electrical design services to the built environment. From the humble beginnings of their Manchester office they have expanded to offices in London and Liverpool allowing them to provide services nationwide. Our projects and clients cover a wide and diversified range, including educational, office, healthcare, commercial / retail, industrial and residential sectors, all throughout the UK.

Employer

TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED

Address

Oak Green, Stanley Green Business Park

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

SK8 6QL

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Training

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

apprenticeships@tcg.ac.uk

01618867461

Apprenticeship standard

Building services engineering technician 2022

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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