An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical bias Apprentice to join the engineering team at Ketton Cement plant.

This is an excellent and challenging opportunity to join a company that leads the way within the cement industry with 3 cement plants across the country.

Not only will the chosen personnel work with skilled and experienced engineers they will also gain qualifications as a mechanical engineer.

The period of the apprenticeship is 42-48 month. The role will include attendance to college and working on with site personnel.

Qualifications and Development

• All apprentices are required to achieve a minimum of:
• (College) Level 2 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• (College) Level 3 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• (In-Company) level 3 Diploma in Advance Manufacturing Engineering
• Internal and External training provided for the individuals to gain as much experience, knowledge, and qualifications as possible for their future careers. Specific Specialist Skills Learnt
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment, and systems
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
• Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment
• Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as:
• o Maintaining mechanical equipment
• o Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment
• o Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment
• o Maintaining process control equipment
• Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable).
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures Career Progression * These roles will set the individual on a career path within engineering either within the business or external.
• The qualifications and experience gained is recognised within any engineering-based roles.

Key Points

• Year 1 and 2 is 36-hour week (7.30am - 3.30pm Mon to Thurs, 7.30am - 11:30am Friday)
• Year 3 and 4 is a 40 hour week (7.30am -3.30pm Mon to Fri)
• Salary - increases each year based on Grade 1 of the national agreement salary (Year 1 = 35%, Year 2 = 45%, Year 3 = 60%, Year 4 = 85% We are looking to commence these apprenticeships in September 2024.

Job Purpose

• Adhering to health and safety standards. Also following company rules and regulations
• Working alongside highly qualified and experienced engineers on our manufacturing plant
• Carrying out maintenance and repairs on cement plant equipment
• A detailed plan will be given for experience in other areas within a cement pant to gain full knowledge of the process

Accountabilities

The mechanical apprentice will work within the Mechanical maintenance team which consists of 1 mechanical Engineer, 2 mechanical supervisors and 18 Mechanical Craftsman

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team working
• 5 GCSE's at Grade 9-4, including Mathematics, English and a Science, or equivalant