Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical 17578
Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical 17578
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE ELECTRICAL
LETS CUT STRAIGHT TO IT
Join our operational team as an apprentice and be part of a team thats making a difference every day. Our people and culture are the heartbeat of our success and were proud to be in the top 5 of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement. With nearly 10000 dedicated colleagues were looking for more brilliant individuals ready to tackle challenges headon and turn them into opportunities.
If youre excited to learn love working outdoors and are ready to make a real impact we want you on our team!
LETS TELL YOU MORE
Do you have a basic understanding of the principles of mechanics or enjoy maths physics and design technology If you enjoy working with your hands fixing things around the house or have a passion for DIY projects then this programme might be perfect for you!
Our Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are exceptional problem solvers. They ensure our critical equipment and assets (like pumps motors gearboxes valves actuators and other mechanical components remain in good working condition and quickly overhaul and repair them when needed to keep our treatment processes working effectively allowing us to provide essential services to our customers around the clock.
Youll undertake installation testing monitoring servicing removal replacement maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment sometimes complex as part of planned preventative condition based and reactive maintenance programmes.
Every day brings something new in our everevolving environment. We constantly review update and introduce new technologies ensuring you stay adaptable to daily requirements. This dynamic setting offers you the chance to keep your skills sharp and uptodate.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Maintenance practices processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems plant and equipment.
- Relevant level of theory and principles that underpin the design and function of mechanical systems and equipment.
- How to install and connect a range of electromechanical equipment and components along with other associated equipment used throughout water and wastewater treatment processes
- How to perform tasks such as aligning levelling and setting up equipment and components as well as maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Skills in the use of hand and power tools and how to use micrometers verniers lasers and other precision measurement tools.
- How to interpret engineering drawings schematics and manuals to install position or relocate mechanical equipment pipework and other associated components.
Whilst on the apprenticeship programme youll be buddied with a technical mentor whilst you develop your skills and knowledge. At the end of the programme youll be working as part of the site maintenance team and will have your own workload to manage and deliver which may require you to work on your own.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK
Standard
Utilities Engineering Technician
Website
Utilities engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Apprenticeship Duration
36 months (excluding EPA)
Apprenticeship Level
3
Location
Sutton In Ashfeild NG17 4LY
Salary
20000
Training Provider / Online or F2F
MAKEUK F2F
You will be training at Make UK Nobel Wy Birmingham B6 7EP training for 4 weeks then returning to your base location for two weeks throughout the first year. Second year you will attend Make UK to complete your BTEC however on a less frequent basis. Where you are not local to Birmingham we will offer fully funded accommodation including Dinner Bed and Breakfast and transport to and from the Make UK Training Centre.
ENTRY CRITERIA
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 (equivalent to 2 ALevel qualifications). If you dont already have GCSEs in English and Maths you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship which is an alternative to GCSEs and achieve a Level 2. You will need to achieve this prior to completion of your apprenticeship.
Health & Safety: We take the health and safety of our employees very seriously and so for this role it will require individuals to identify electrical wiring therefore you will be asked in your application if you have any health restrictions which could impact your ability to identify different colours
TRAVEL/LICENCE REQUIREMENT
The ability to drive will be mandatory for your offscheme role. If you dont currently have a full UK Driving licence & access to your own vehicle you will need this before completing your apprenticeship.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS POST APPRENTICESHIP
By the end of this programme putting your new skills and experience into action. Youwill join as a Maintenance TechnicianElectrical.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers now and for the longterm.
Wed love you to be someone with
- A can do attitude willing to get stuck in take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
- A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic fastpaced working environment
- Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive headfirst into problem solving.
- No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
- Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days
- Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
- Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
HOW WELL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
Its not just a job youll get here youll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and awardwinning training to ensure you reach your potential. And well also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
With that in mind here are just some of our favourite perks that youll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
- 25 days holiday bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to 1500 which is subject to eligibility)
- Leading pension scheme we will double your contribution (up to 15 when you contribute 7.5
- Sharesave the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our Academy
- Retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two paid volunteering days per year
As if that isnt enough youll receive an annual salary increase whilst youre on programme and youll also get an increase when you move into your first job.
LETS GO
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We cant wait to hear from you.
Please note we dont require a CV or cover letter to complete your application the system will ask you for this but you can just upload a blank document.
- Roles close on 14th March 2025
- Check your diary face to face assessments will run from 31st March 30th May 2025
To find out more about working with us search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse inclusive and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. Were making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups LGBTQ Women in Operations & STEM Disability and Ethnicity who help us with our commitments.Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.Click here to find out more
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Trainee
