Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Syensqo SA; Heanor; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

NVQ/Apprenticeship funding

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer in Heanor to develop skills in evaluating current procedures, testing improvements and providing maintenance expertise with a strong electrical bias. You will work with a team to handle breakdowns and planned maintenance, learning TPM, and supporting QEHS requirements.

The program includes on-the-job and external training with Derby College, leading to an advanced modern apprenticeship and future development within our dynamic chemistry-inspired

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths or equivalent.
• Health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Effective communicator with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current work procedures and methods and propose improvements.
• Provide specialised maintenance tasks with a heavy electrical bias.
• Support TPM and planned maintenance scheduling.
• Assist with reliability and cost-improvement projects.
• Work alongside skilled engineers handling breakdowns and maintenance.
• Comply with QHSE regulations and standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

TPM methods

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Job ID35172# Apprentice Maintenance TechnicianRegular Heanor, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandApply to this job My candidate profileSyensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.## **Role and Responsibilities**As a Trainee Maintenance Engineer, you will develop your skills to evaluate current work procedures andmethods and propose, describe, test and implement improvements, new techniques and methods, and toprovide specialised maintenance tasks and expertise specialising with a heavy electrical bias with goodPLC and controls knowledge· Maintenance methods implementation and improvement.· Reliability & cost improvement projects· Expertise and advicePerformance Criteria· Behaviours and attitude· Quality of projects and studies· Maintenance KPI’sAs Trainee Maintenance Engineer you will be working alongside skilled engineers dealing withbreakdowns and planned maintenance. A high profile within the organisation and requires attention toQHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and standards.In order to succeed in this role we will provide on the job and external training and development ingeneral electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding on pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid heating &cooling, electrical and control systems. You will be provided with an introduction to planned preventativemaintenance and exposure to TPM as part of your training.Working on a day’s basis role including a weekend rolling shift pattern (1 weekend in 6) normal (8:30-16:30) hours but with a high degree of flexibility and at times expected to cover or support for the maintenance engineers. You will be happy to commit to day release NVQ2/3 in Mechatronics. Training and development to be provided by Derby College to achieve an advanced modern apprenticeship with the opportunity for further development beyond this level.## **Experience and Skills**Be committed to further study· Ensure that all items of site plant and equipment are maintained to the appropriatestandards to ensure that their performance is safe, reliable and in accordance with currentlegislation, whilst at the same time continually improving performance.· Utilise Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Tools and Techniques to generatecontinuous improvement across all areas of the site, minimising reactive maintenanceactivities and making improvements to planned maintenance activities where possible.· Be an area owner of a manufacturing group of assets and drive continuous improvementprojects for improved safety, quality and reliability· As part of the maintenance team you will develop a new Planned PreventiveMaintenance (PPM) system and pro-actively plan and deliver PPM and maintenanceschedules· Assist the Continuous Improvement team on site wide initiatives to drive improvementswith a focus on using KPI’s to target recurring problemsAttend Coaching/Training and Development of the maintenance team and work towards objectives andtargets set for engineers which will also involve quarterly appraisals and delivery of key maintenance keyperformance indicators.Education and Experience :· A-C GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths or a foundation diploma· Strong Environmental, Health and Safety awareness· Effective communicator with specialist and non-specialist colleagues· Be familiar with manufacturing processes· Commitment to continuous personnel improvement and recognised quality standards· Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team## **What We Offer**Specific skills:· Excellent communication – written and verbal skills· The trainee maintenance engineer needs to be a versatile, enthusiastic and self-motivatedindividual with the determination and application to pursue tasks with a ‘can do attitude’.About us* Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.* At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.#Job ID35172RegularHeanor, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland View in Google MapsApply to this job