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Apprenticeships
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - Lancaster
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Mechanical Fitter apprentice to join our Lancaster site.
Reporting into the Engineering team, you will receive all the right training and development at the site and at college whilst in a paid job. You will need a keen interest in all aspects of mechanical engineering and have a willingness to learn attitude.
Role
- Working as an apprentice mechanical fitter within an established maintenance team. Mechanical fitters use a range of tools and engineering techniques to maintain and repair plant, machinery and equipment to operational standards.
- In this role you are expected to work alongside the mechanical fitters in all aspects of their day to day work, in order to learn and develop skills, knowledge and experience.
- You will attend off site learning with a specialist training provider as well as complete NVQ training on site.
- You will be expected to undertake on-call training along side maintenance fitters during the last year of your apprentiship.
- As necessary you will be expected to work additional hours especially during shut-down periods or during major break downs.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out routine, planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Fault finding and fixing mechanical equipment.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns.
- To carry out modifications to existing plant and equipment.
- To install new plant and equipment as required.
- Must be prepared to work the hours to suit the needs of the business.
Expectations
- Safety
- To abide by the company policy, rules and safety procedures.
- Employees are responsible for their own safety and for the safety of their workmates.
- protective equipment (PPE) is provided for your safety and must be used/worn.
- To ensure workshop housekeeping is maintained to a good standard.
- To suggest appropriate solutions to Health and Safety issues.
- To report all accidents, incidents and near misses in the correct manner.
- To have a knowledge of Permit controlled areas.
- Environmental
- To abide by company policy, rules and environmental procedures.
- Waste must be disposed of responsibly.
- Ensure spills are cleaned up correctly using the spill kits provided.
- Team-work
- To work within an established Maintenance Team.
- To work with contractors or other external personnel as required.
- To work independently as required.
- Assistance is always available, including during call-outs.
- A positive, can-do attitude helps get the job done safely and quickly.
- Treat people fairly and with respect.
- Communication
- Good communication if a fundamental part of this role.
- You must be able to understand faults, discuss issues and follow instructions.
- Use Computer based systems, as required, as part of job role.
- To be considerate to other people’s feelings and opinions.
- Training
- Due to the diversity of equipment there is always something new to learn.
- Work related training will be provided wherever there is a business need.
Other Responsibilities & Expectations
- To carry out lawful instruction from Northwood management.
- Undertake maintenance spares stock takes.
- Inform supervision of any spare parts or materials which have been used.
- Inform supervision of any spare parts or materials with pending shortages.
- Planned / up-planned shut-downs are part of our normal working life. Alternative working hours may be required and holiday restrictions will apply.
- Endeavor to do the right thing all the time.
- Be passionate and determined.
Requirements for the Job
- GSCE Math and English to at least grade 4.
- Willingness to learn and get involved…and to get your hands dirty.
Salary & Benefits
This job as a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice offers a very attractive salary in line with current market rates and subject to annual reviews. We also offer you a fantastic benefits package which includes; 25 days holiday and paid overtime.
Why Join Us?
- Key workers in a key industry
- Helpful and supportive managers and coaches
- Brilliant opportunity for the right person
Please send your CV to: JoAnne.BonakerFisher@northwood.co.uk
Apprentice Maintenance Electrician
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical apprentice to join our Lancaster site.
Reporting into the Engineering team, you will receive all the right training and development at the site and at college whilst in a paid job. You will need a keen interest in all aspects of electrical engineering and have a willingness to learn attitude.
Role
- Working as an apprentice maintenance electrician within an established maintenance team. Maintenance Electricians use a range of tools and engineering techniques to maintain and repair plant, machinery and equipment to operational standards.
- In this role you are expected to work alongside the maintenance electricians in all aspects of their day to day work, in order to learn and develop skills, knowledge and experience.
- You will attend off site learning with a specialist training provider as well as complete NVQ training on site.
- You will be expected to undertake on-call training along side maintenance electricians during the last year of your apprentiship.
- As necessary you will be expected to work additional hours especially during shut-down periods or during major break downs.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out routine, planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Fault finding and fixing mechanical equipment.
- Responding to emergency breakdowns.
- To carry out modifications to existing plant and equipment.
- To install new plant and equipment as required.
- Must be prepared to work the hours to suit the needs of the business.
Expectations
- Safety
- To abide by the company policy, rules and safety procedures.
- Employees are responsible for their own safety and for the safety of their workmates.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided for your safety and must be used/worn.
- To ensure workshop housekeeping is maintained to a good standard.
- To suggest appropriate solutions to Health and Safety issues.
- To report all accidents, incidents and near misses in the correct manner.
- To have a knowledge of Permit controlled areas.
- Environmental
- To abide by company policy, rules and environmental procedures.
- Waste must be disposed of responsibly.
- Ensure spills are cleaned up correctly using the spill kits provided.
- Team-work
- To work within an established Maintenance Team.
- To work with contractors or other external personnel as required.
- To work independently as required.
- Assistance is always available, including during call-outs.
- A positive, can-do attitude helps get the job done safely and quickly.
- Treat people fairly and with respect.
- Communication
- Good communication if a fundamental part of this role.
- You must be able to understand faults, discuss issues and follow instructions.
- Use Computer based systems, as required, as part of job role.
- To be considerate to other people’s feelings and opinions.
- Training
- Due to the diversity of equipment there is always something new to learn.
- Work related training will be provided wherever there is a business need.
Other Responsibilities & Expectations
- To carry out lawful instruction from Northwood management.
- Undertake maintenance spares stock takes.
- Inform supervision of any spare parts or materials which have been used.
- Inform supervision of any spare parts or materials with pending shortages.
- Planned / up-planned shut-downs are part of our normal working life. Alternative working hours may be required and holiday restrictions will apply.
- Endeavor to do the right thing all the time.
- Be passionate and determined.
Requirements for the Job
- GSCE Math and English to at least grade 4.
- Willingness to learn and get involved…and to get your hands dirty.
Salary & Benefits
This job as a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice offers a very attractive salary in line with current market rates and subject to annual reviews. We also offer you a fantastic benefits package which includes; 25 days holiday and paid overtime.
Why Join Us?
- Key workers in a key industry
- Helpful and supportive managers and coaches
- Brilliant opportunity for the right person
Please send your CV to: JoAnne.BonakerFisher@northwood.co.uk
Speculative Applications
Speculative Application
Job Description
If there isn’t a current vacancy, we’re always happy to look at speculative CVs . If you have a positive attitude, willing to challenge yourself and would like to work for a company where your opinion is valued, send us an email with your CV and tell us how you could add value to our business.