Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled engineering staff

To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of engineering tasks

Fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools

Welding, fabrication, brazing, soldering and other jointing processes. Sheet metalwork including shearing, folding etc

Measurement and inspection techniques using a variety of metrology equipment

Attendance at training course leading to recognised qualifications over the period of the qualification

Carrying out such tasks and duties as directed by the engineering team that require the levels of performance and competence of an engineer

1 of the vacancies will have an Electrical Maintenance bias working alongside the Maintenance Team, with the other 2 vacancies being more multiskilled (elec/mech) working alongside theProduction Engineering Team

Measurable Outcomes:

To complete a programme of training to be conducted within the Factory’s Engineering team

To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department

To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair

To develop the skills required to undertake jointing tasks

To ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance

To undertake training and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of the post and post holder

To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with Froneri’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation

To learn and gain the required engineering skills

To apply skills in the working environment

Achieving given targets

Getting familiarity with machines, lines, services etc

Contribute practically on the reactive and proactive maintenance

Contribute practically on the ongoing projects if required

Travel to other sites in the UK

Demonstrable interest in an engineering discipline

To be I.T. literate and familiar with Microsoft “Word”, “Excel” or equivalent software

Ability to work efficiently and accurately

Highly motivated

Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills

The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills

To work with efficiency, accuracy and to be able to meet deadlines

To be able to prioritise workload and work under your own initiative

High level of flexibility and dependability

Essential ‐ A minimum of 4 GCSE’s, or equivalent, at Grade 4 – 9 (A* to C) including English, Maths and a science related subject

Desirable ‐ A minimum of 2 “A” levels, or equivalent, in an engineering or science related subject

Froneri believe in ‘growing its own talent’ and many of our senior staff began their careers as Apprentices. We hope that you will choose to start your career with us and, on completion of your Apprenticeship, the opportunities at Froneri could take you anywhere!

Advanced Apprenticeship – Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician

BTEC Lvl3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Any practical competency training as required by the role and employer specifications

On the job training to be provided by the employer. You will be required to attend South West Durham Training for day(s) release.