Technical Apprentice ( Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician )
We have an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to kick-start their career with a Technical Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance & Operations at the Torpoint Ferry. Studying with City College Plymouth, you will be able to earn while you learn, becoming a valued member of our workforce in the process.
Role
- Learning how to conduct maintenance correctly and safely
- Learning how to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation used to maintain equipment, systems and components
- Learning how to prioritise maintenance and fault repair activity in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
- Learning how engineering stores and processes support work
Training
The apprentice will attend college at the City College Kings Road campus one paid day per week, for the duration of the program.
On completion of the programme, the candidate will achieve:
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Further training details has yet to be agreed upon and will be made available at a later date.
Due to the health and safety restrictions on the work site and our insurance, we are not able to employ persons under the age of 18 years old.
- On completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the candidate to progress onto a higher-level qualification as a key member of the maintenance team
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00, with some occasional weekend work (breaks to be confirmed).
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 29th July 2024
- Start Date
- Sunday, 1st September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C (Essential)
- Engineering BTEC or equivalent, grade Pass (Desired)
- Microsoft Office Other, grade Pass (Desired)
About the Employer
TAMAR BRIDGE/TORPOINT FERRY JOINT COMMITTEE
The Torpoint Ferry delivers an important public service to join Plymouth with the Rame Peninsula in Southeast Cornwall. The service operates up to 3 ferries at any one time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is the busiest estuarial ferry crossing in the UK, carrying approximately 2.4 million vehicles per year.
- Company
- TAMAR BRIDGE/TORPOINT FERRY JOINT COMMITTEE
- Location
- 2 FERRY STREET, TORPOINT, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,470.00
- Posted
- Company
- TAMAR BRIDGE/TORPOINT FERRY JOINT COMMITTEE
- Location
- 2 FERRY STREET, TORPOINT, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,470.00
- Posted