Purpose of the role

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical craftsman Apprentice, software biased, 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. This will include college days and on site working.

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 Electrical apprentice will work within the Electrical maintenance team and also work with our onsite software engineer. The team consists of 1 Electrcial Engineer, 1 electrical supervisors 4 electrical Craftsman and 1 software engineer

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team working
• 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4 including English, math's and science, or equivalent

What's on Offer

* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover