Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice (Electrical Bias) KNAUF (UK) GMBH
Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job & gaining a qualification? Knauf are seeking a Electrical Engineering Apprentice who will maintain the safety, integrity & effective operation of the plant and equipment. You will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance & repair of a range of equipment.
Closing date: 16 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
Competitive
This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage
3 paid days for community/charitable/voluntary commitments 7% employer pension contrib. Healthcare Income Protection Rewards & Benefits; retailer & gym discounts, eyecare vouchers Access to legal & medical advice Life Assurance (4 x salary)
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Working week
Monday to Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
48 Months
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
15 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000243166
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Job Purpose:
Work towards completion of IPS apprenticeship training scheme. Gain the practical skills required to perform the role of Dual Skill Technician with a bias in Electrical Engineering.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Your key responsibilities are:
· Attend day release course as required.
· Keep up to date with all course work, workbooks and logs.
· Successfully pass all stages of NVQ / HNC to a minimum of a merit level.
· Continually check your progress against the training logbook with your mentor.
· Manage your time to allow IPS representatives to visit you and your mentor in the workplace on a regular basis.
· Shadow and support colleagues within the engineering team to develop practical skills.
· Develop good working relationships with members of the engineering team.
· Ensure that safety procedures are always followed for the safety of yourself and others.
· Comply with all company policies.
· Be responsible for your own personal development.
· Attend and participate in the daily maintenance morning meeting.
Responsibilities include:
· Attend and participate in the daily maintenance morning meeting.
· Develop good working relationships with members of the engineering team.
· Ensure that safety procedures are always followed for the safety of yourself and others.
· Support the team with breakdown assistance as and when required.
· Monitor machine failures and make changes or recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
· Support the team with carrying out preventative maintenance schedules.
· After appropriate training keep accurate records of work carried out on SAP.
· Support the team with projects and process improvements, taking a lead on identifying improvements.
· Shadow and support colleagues within the engineering team to develop practical skills.
· Attend day release course as required.
· Keep up to date with all course work, workbooks and logs.
· Continually check your progress against the training logbook with your mentor.
· Comply with all company policies.
· Be responsible for your own personal development
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
Ability to become a Shift Technician, Day Technician, Process Technician (within Mechanical or Electrical Discipline)
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
KNAUF (UK) GMBH
Address
Knauf UK GmbH
Kemsley Fields Business Park
Sittingbourne
ME9 8SR
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
01634 298808
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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