Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

BARBOUR; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BARBOUR is seeking a proactive Electrical Maintenance Apprentice for their Site Services team in South Shields. This temporary role offers a chance to learn alongside experienced engineers while maintaining M&E systems. Successful candidates will receive training and support in their career development, with essential duties including planned and reactive maintenance.

Benefits

Staff Discount

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday increasing with service

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Operate hybrid & flexible working

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE at Grade 4 in Mathematics, English and 2 additional subjects.
• Willing to learn and work hard.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, repair and maintain Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Provide technical support and solutions to Site Services team.

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Communication Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

GCSE at Grade 4 in Mathematics

GCSE at Grade 4 in English

2 additional GCSE subjects

Job description

Company Description:

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Apprentice to join our Site Services team here at our Head Office in South Shields. During this apprenticeship, you will be working alongside the existing Site Services Engineers to carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive activities and small works to the buildings within the Barbour Estate. The primary tasks of this role are to the repair and maintain Barbour M&E and Building Fabric assets to comply with statutory responsibilities. We're looking for a proactive individual who is willing to learn, is flexible and adaptable with a strong work ethic and a 'can do' positive attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, repair and maintain the Mechanical and Electrical systems in the Barbour Estate.
• To complete statutory work including testing and recording of current installations.
• To diagnose technical faults, evaluate requirements, procurement and conduct repairs.
• To carry out PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance (including statutory and non-statutory works).
• To work to specific maintenance programs whilst completing the appropriate paperwork.
• To ensure compliance to safe systems of work for all services are complied with.
• Provide technical support and solutions to the Site Services team and the business.
• This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers to carrying and assist in all aspects of M&E Building Maintenance.
• To perform any other duties including completing training programs relevant to grade which might be specified by your manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualifications acceptable on entry are a minimum of GCSE at Grade 4 in Mathematics, English and 2 additional GCSE subjects.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, punctual, reliable and committed.
• You must be hard working and have good communication skills.

Benefits:

• Staff Discount
• Staff Shop
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support

Additional Information:

• Whilst the role will predominantly be based in South Shields, there may be a requirement to travel to other sites within the Barbour Estate.
• This is a temporary role, the successful applicant will work towards a Level 3 Electrical Installation Application qualification for the duration of their contract.
• As part of their studies, day release will be required at New College Durham.
• To apply, please submit a covering letter stating why you feel you are suitable and full CV. Please state clearly the role you are applying for.

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.