Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
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Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich (Hawke Building)
University of Greenwich are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Maintenance and Development Technician Apprentice to work with the Senior Technician to help construct and modify solids handling test rigs within the Wolfson Centre as well as general maintenance and technical support associated with a busy environment. The apprentice will be given the support to learn these skills to become proficient with the view to performing independently.
**During the first year of the apprenticeship you will be studying at college and will be paid for this. After the first year you will transition to working fulltime and attend college one day a week.**
Apprenticeship Overview:
- Salary: 7.55 an hour Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds
- Working Week:Monday to Friday shifts to be confirmed.
- Hours:30 hours per week
- Duration:36 months
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
- Location: Hawke Building University of Greenwich Medway Campus Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4 4TB
- Start date: End of July/August Start!!
Duties:
- Construction and assembly of laboratory rigs andinstrumentation within the Wolfson Centre forconsultancy research and teaching activities.
- To support users of the test rigs and instrumentation withrepair troubleshooting and advice on modification.
- To maintain carry out fault diagnosis and repair a wide range of equipment within the laboratory areas ensuring
compliance to safety guidance are maintained to ensurelegal compliance. - To ensure the security and housekeeping of the laboratory areas are maintained to standards to ensure compliance with statutory and local safety expectations.
- To manufacture artefacts and test specimens for teaching research and consultancy using machine tools hand tools welding and cutting equipment.
- To inform the Centres Support Manager of requirements for consumable materials and components for the construction of test rigs and apparatus and to advise the manager of suitable suppliers where necessary.
- To develop a basic knowledge of software used within the school.
- To use email and to identify consumable and replacement parts as appropriate.
- To operate access equipment and materials handling plant including forklift trucks overhead crane scissor lift
and light commercial vehicles for the collection anddistribution of materials as required within the School. - To facilitate statutory inspections for pressure equipment and lifting gear and also engage with risk assessments and inspections relating to HSAWA PUWER COSHH DSEAR Fixed Electrical Installations PAT etc to ensure compliance.
- To carry out other duties as requested by the centres management.
- Liaise with external organisations as appropriate especially suppliers of equipment and materials and subcontract manufacturers.
- Contribute to crossfunctional team working with otherFES Department staff.
- Liaise with FES Department staff as required.
- Continuously improve own knowledge and maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) to fill gaps in the skills base required.
- Maintain good timekeeping and manage own time to ensure work project schedules are met.
- Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring technical support needs of the centre both current and future are met.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Education Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship
Potential fulltime employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Preemployment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised righttowork checks and DBS applications via an external provider Matrix Screening. The company also completes an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Trainee
