Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice Brett Landscaping and Building Products

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We are seeking a technically minded & committed individual to join the Brett Group. Working at our Cliffe Landscaping site you will learn and develop a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering skills for both planned and reactive maintenance.

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Closing date: 17 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    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 – Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    08 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000241686

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Working as part of a maintenance team serving 3 factories with a strict attitude towards health and safety.  Duties will include:

  • Work with engineering team to maintain the plant through breakdown repair and preventative maintenance schedule
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects on site
  • Always work in a manner that ensures a safe working environment for all
  • Communicate effectively with various teams within the business
  • Work towards NVQ3 qualification in Engineering discipline by portfolio presentation and witnessed working tasks
  • Year 1, training 4 days a week at IPS international to achieve basic engineering skills at NVQ2 level
  • Year 1&2, day release 1 day a week at IPS international to achieve BTEC qualifications in engineering discipline

The training you will be getting

Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential to join fully skilled engineering team to continue your use of skills learned to not only maintain the plant as required but further educate future apprentices and new starts.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Technically Minded, Hard working, Safety Awareness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above) Essential

Things to consider

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

About the employer

Manufacturing company within the concrete products industry. We are a service led company anticipating customers’ needs, being proactive and having integrity in everything we do.

Employer

Brett Landscaping and Building Products

Address

Salt Lane

Cliffe

Rochester

ME3 7SZ

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Training

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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

Mandy Rai

mandyrai@ips-international.com

01634298808

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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