Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Electrical Pathway Apprenticeshi

LMP Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity in Maintenance and Operations Engineering at a leading university. The role involves supporting electronic engineering projects, gaining practical experience, and developing essential skills through hands-on activities. Ideal for those interested in a career in electronics.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and accountable for actions.
• Keen interest in Electronics.
• Committed to the full apprenticeship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Faculty Laboratories and Technical Support team.
• Operate and maintain complex technical equipment.
• Prepare practical electronic kits and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Initiative

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Education

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance and Operations Engineering TechnicianElectrical Pathway Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich (Hawke Building)

The University of Greenwich is a leading modern public university, known for its diverse academic programmes and commitment to cutting-edge research. It delivers education across a broad range of disciplines, including Engineering and Science, Education and Health, and Computing and Mathematical Sciences.

We are pleased to offer an exciting apprenticeship opportunity within the Faculty of Engineering and Science Technical Support Team. The successful apprentice will join the Electronic Engineering team, applying their technical skills and enthusiasm for electronics to provide specialist support across a wide range of projects and hands-on activities.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a vibrant academic setting while developing essential skills in electrical and electronic engineering through the Electrical Pathway of the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary:£7.55 an hour,Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8 AM - 4 PM with a 1 hour lunch break
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Duration:36 months
• Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
• Location:Hawke Building, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4TB
• Start date: End of July/August Start!!

Duties include:

• To assist the Faculty Laboratories and Technical Support team for allactivities relating to electronic engineering.
  
• To ensure services are aligned with the University’s strategies and the changing demands of the users and technological and service developments.
  
• To assist support technicians with producing teaching, demonstration, and research equipment. Operate complex technical equipment. Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced and repaired. Diagnose and rectify faults.
• Ensure current and future consumable needs are maintained to meet demand.
  
• To follow and maintain processes for the planning, production, integration and deployment of teaching and research materials for modern electronics education.
  
• To work within service level agreements and KPls as promoted by the Faculty Technical Support Management structure.
  
• To ensure service users' queries are dealt with in an appropriate, effective, and timely fashion and that all support requests are correctly and accurately recorded.
  
• To prepare practical electronic kits and supply.
  
• To develop new electronic kits in-house.
  
• To manufacture specific electronic teaching equipment.
  
• To troubleshoot the faulty electronic equipment in the lab.
  
• Housekeeping of electronic component stores.
  
• To maintain and prepare the Power lab.
  
• To design PCB’s using CAD.
  
• Manufacturing of PCB using mechanical CNC routing.
  
• Ad hoc support requirements including general housekeeping, storage of equipment and lab management.
  
• To establish and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues within the University at all levels and with external organisations and individuals.
  
• To use judgment and initiative to resolve common and infrequent problems that may arise.
  
• To identify the priorities that the service must support, particularly with regard to the student experience.
  
• Act as a member of the University security incident response group on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering and Science.

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

• To be self-motivated, flexible and show resourcefulness when dealing with tasks.
  
• To be accountable for own actions and take ownership of issues as they arise.
• To be a responsive and supportive member of the overall Faculty Technical Support teams.
  
• To work to service deadlines and project timelines.
  
• Troubleshooting, problem solving and diagnostic skills.
  
• Ability to take initiative.
  
• A keen interest in Electronics.
• Committed to the full apprenticeship duration.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Electrical Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification.

What you will learn:

• A technician will understand the 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.
• 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 roles 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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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