Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice

University of Greater Manchester: Apprenticeships; Trafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Greater Manchester is offering an apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance. This role involves supporting the management of the Mechanical maintenance department with a focus on health and safety, quality maintenance, and environmental management. Candidates are required to attend university one day per week while working in the field, allowing practical experience along with academic learning.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience with quality-critical equipment and maintenance techniques.
• Understanding of environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow site H&S procedures, report issues, and promote standards.
• Manage maintenance planning and own environmental aspects.
• Facilitate RCA investigations and support maintenance improvements.

Skills

Health & Safety

Environmental Management

Quality Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Reliability Analysis

Education

96 UCAS Points including Mathematics and Science at Level 3

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English, Mathematics, and Science

HND/C in engineering considered for entry to level HE5

Job description

To support the management of the Mechanical maintenance department and ensure:

• Highest standards of H&S are continually followed
• Legislative compliance is fulfilled
• Utilization of best practice maintenance techniques to maximize asset availability
• Support for PM11 Mechanical Responsible across all duties
• A valid driving license is advantageous due to location

Main Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Follow site H&S procedures, report issues immediately, promote standards, lead investigations, ensure legislative compliance, and audit safety standards.
• Environmental: Manage environmental aspects, follow procedures, report issues, and maintain environmental critical equipment.
• Quality: Maintain quality-critical equipment, suggest innovations, and audit maintenance activities.
• Specific Tasks: Support maintenance planning, manage spare parts, create SOPs, RAMS, work instructions, update Maximo data, support shutdowns, and coordinate external support.
• Reliability: Facilitate RCA investigations, support maintenance improvements, develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and define long-term asset strategies.

University Criteria

• 96 UCAS Points, including mathematics and a science subject at Level 3
• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, Mathematics, and Science
• HND/C in engineering considered for entry to level HE5, depending on subjects and maths/science level
• Attendance at university one day a week, with remaining time in the workplace
• Additional assessments or interviews may be required
• Do not contact the employer directly; the university is the training partner