Apprentice Production Technician

Getting In Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Production Technician to join their dynamic team. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician qualification. You will be mentored by experienced professionals and engage in various tasks, from operating plant processes to maintaining safety standards. With exceptional training and development programs, along with a competitive salary and benefits such as 25 days of holiday, this role is perfect for those eager to kickstart their career in engineering and make a tangible difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive apprenticeship salary

Exceptional training and development programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible training modules

Exceptional reward and recognition events

Additional Training and Development Plans

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age by April 2025 to start the apprenticeship.
• Training includes practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in start-up & shutdown of plant processes.
• Operate plant within production and safety parameters.
• Report any Health & Safety or Engineering issues.

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 thinking

Team working

Creative thinking

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

Job description

Apprentice Production Technician

• Competitive apprenticeship salary

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 industry. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced process shift team with the following duties:

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Start-up & shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures
• Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters
• Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure
• Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team
• Assist in the return to service of new plant and equipment
• Assisting in carrying out permit to work isolations, de-isolations
• Report any Health & Safety issues / incidents
• Report any Engineering issues
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant

Other responsibilities:

• Ensure correct stock control of any raw materials used on plant
• Ensure control of emergency equipment and PPE in the area
• Ensure correct control of any waste streams and assist in the management of the controlled waste zone

Due to Health and Safety requirements for shift working, all apprentices must be 18 years of age by April 2025 when they leave their studies at IPS continue their apprenticeships on site.

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 Production Technician

Employer Description: An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theoretical and 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.

Vacancy Location: Damhead Creek Power Station, Kingsnorth, Rochester, ME3 9TX

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000299213

Key Dates

Apply From: 01/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-05 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 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, and 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

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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