Apprentice Maintenance and Operations Technician R H C LIFTING LTD

The apprenticeship that we offer will be a combination of attendance at college and work providing the perfect opportunity to practically apply learning and gain practical experience within the workplace. At the end of the apprenticeship you will qualify as a Crane Service Engineer with an NVQ Level 3.

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Closing date: 26 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    Pension Life Assurance

    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

    Mon - Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246226

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • During your first year as an apprentice, you will spend two days per week in college and the remainder of your week will be spent working alongside our experienced engineers at our head office in Bristol. In this first year you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of engineering whilst gaining the practical experience which will support that learning.
  • You will learn how to build, install commission and maintain electric overhead hoists and cranes. Gain mechanical experience of motors gearboxes and drive systems, and, how to build connect and fault diagnose electrical systems for motor control including variable speed drives and weighing systems and a large variety of electrical equipment up to 400V 3 phase.
  • Once you have gained a good grounding in engineering and the principles of Crane Engineering, it is likely that you will accompany more experienced engineers to customer sites where you will support them with installations, inspections and maintenance, fault finding and repairs.

The training you will be getting

  • Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3
  • Maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector, such as, electricity generating, oil and gas refining and pharmaceuticals.
  • City of Bristol College (Advanced Engineering Centre)
  • Day release

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full-time employment
  • Further training

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

25 Days Annual Leave in addition to public holidays Pension scheme Life Assurance Vehicle on driving licence pass, ability, and probation period Company phone Uniform provided The work can be physically demanding with climbing ladders and steps, there is some working outdoors and possibly working away

About the employer

Set up in 2001, RHC Lifting is a leader in the sales, manufacture, installation, servicing and ongoing maintenance of lifting and associated equipment. The Company employs 68 staff, has offices in Bristol, Plymouth, Yeovil and Southampton and provides services to customers across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Employer

R H C LIFTING LTD

Address

UNIT T

LAWRENCE DRIVE

YATE

BS37 5PG

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

Apprenticeship Team

apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk

01173125250

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

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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