Do you have an eye for detail and an interest in fault finding? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Maintenance Engineering Apprentice for our client, APS Group. This role involves learning how to maintain all manufacturing plant, equipment and facilities in good working order.
Training to be provided:
As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with APS, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.
Overall duration 48 months.
About the role:
Joining the team at APS Group as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will learn from experienced engineers.
You will have a wide variety of responsibilities, as part of the role you will:
- Support repairs and routine maintenance of machines and equipment
- Assist with planned checks (PPMs) and day-to-day tasks
- Report faults and help find and fix issues quickly
- Keep work areas clean and safe & follow all health & safety rules
- Suggest improvements to help things run better
- Log completed jobs using maintenance software
- Help make simple parts (like brackets)
- Assist with basic electrical tasks and installations
- Help move and set up machines when needed
- Work with and learn from experienced engineers
What are the career prospects at APS?
APS is a growing business and supportive of training/development of their employees. The career opportunities at APS Group are very varied, there may be the potential for:
- Fulltime employment
- Further personal development
- Further academic development
- Higher apprenticeship
Essential skills:
An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
To be considered for the role of a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.
You will also require the following skills and qualifications:
- 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English
- Enthusiastic team player
- Self-motivated and driven
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
Desirable Criteria:
- Good manual dexterity
- Real interest in maintenance
- Good co-ordination
- Methodical and logical
- Good problem-solving skills
- Learn through instruction