Apprentice EC&I Technician

Getting In Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team as an EC&I Technician. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. You will work alongside experienced professionals, learning to install, maintain, and repair a variety of equipment. This role not only offers valuable practical skills but also the chance to contribute to essential operations within one of the UK's largest energy companies. If you're eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this apprenticeship is the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

Competitive apprenticeship salary

Exceptional training and development programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible employer-led training

Exceptional reward and recognition events

Additional Training and Development Plans

Qualifications

• Candidates should be confident, keen, and committed with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, testing, servicing, and maintenance of equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the team to solve challenges on plant.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice EC&I Technician

Apply From: 06/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Employer

VPI Holding Ltd

Vacancy Description

VPI Damhead are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team. As an apprentice, you will study a range of programmes working towards a Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in the industry. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced process shift team with the following duties:

Apprentice technicians will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. They may also undertake decommissioning activities when plant is being removed from service.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will get hands-on with a range of projects and a variety of challenges that arise on plant. You will be working collaboratively with your team to find the best solutions, utilising your problem-solving skills, and leveraging your knowledge gained through studies.

Candidates should be confident, keen, enthusiastic, and committed with a positive attitude to work. The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team is essential. This is an ideal opportunity to learn all aspects of operations engineering whilst achieving an advanced apprenticeship qualification, with one of the largest energy companies in the UK.

Before applying for this position, please ensure you can travel to and from the place of employment.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive apprenticeship salary
• Exceptional training and development programme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A flexible programme that is employer-led with bespoke training modules
• Exceptional reward and recognition events
• Additional Training and Development Plans

The role will occasionally involve some working at height, work within confined spaces, and work with PPE required when working with chemicals. Specific training will be provided for these aspects of the role.

*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up-to-date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Apprentice EC&I Technician

Employer Description

An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theory & practical learning into practice. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totalling a fleet capacity of 3,119 megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides invaluable power and stability to the national grid.

Vacancy Location

Damhead Creek Power Station, Kingsnorth, Rochester, ME3 9TX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307057

Key Dates

Apply From: 06/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-26 23:59:59

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-09-08 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician

Engineering technicians in the wider advanced manufacturing and Engineering Sector take responsibility for quality and accuracy within the limits of their personal authority. Demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role and complement wider business strategy and development.

The delivery of this Apprenticeship Standard requires a full year of off-the-job training at the IPS Training centre. Within the first year, the Apprentice will attend four days in the week, completing practical skills within the IPS Rochester workshop (foundation competence units) and they will attend one day a week, studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day release and will attend the Training Centre one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate, continuing until they are ready for End Point Assessment in Year 3. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.

Core Knowledge

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation

Core Skills

• Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
• Locate and rectify faults on plant and equipment
• Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
• Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Prepare work areas to undertake work-related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work-related activities
• Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
• Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment
• Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification.

Successful achievement of the end-point assessment will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship.

Learning Provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Contact Details

Georgia Marlow

Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience

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