Maintenance Apprentice

Description

Applications to the vacancy have already been submitted to the client and interviews are currently in progress. We are still logging your interest and will submit your application should the client not fill the vacancy at interviews.

Job description:

Niftylift Limited are looking for a Maintenance Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship and join their team. This is a role where an individual can learn to maintain and repair the machinery and equipment in our manufacturing facility, from basic hand tools to more complex CNC machines and robotic welding machines.

Role & responsibilities:

• Assist with Maintenance and Repair: Work alongside our experienced maintenance engineers on various tasks, including inspections, repairs, and replacements
• Preventative Maintenance: Learn and apply preventative maintenance procedures to ensure optimal machinery performance
• Fault Finding and Diagnosis: Assist in identifying and diagnosing equipment malfunctions
• Safety and Compliance: Comply with health and safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain records of maintenance work (training log), report issues, and document findings
• Training and Development: Participate in on-site and off-site training sessions to develop technical skills and knowledge
• Continuous Improvement: Where possible contribute ideas for improving efficiency and working practices

Skills required:

• Enthusiasm and Eagerness to Learn: A hands-on, can-do attitude and a desire to learn new skills are essential
• Technical Aptitude: A good understanding of basic mechanical and/or electrical principles is beneficial
• Problem-Solving Skills: A basic ability to identify and solve problems through root cause analysis is beneficial
• Attention to Detail: The ability to pay close attention to detail is necessary for performing maintenance tasks accurately is essential
• Physical Demands: Some tasks may require physical effort, such as lifting heavy objects. There may also be a requirement to work at height or work within confined spaces

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Clear research into the industry & an understanding of why you are the right person for the job
• A desire to learn

Employer description:

Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 550 employees in the UK and USA, alongside a vast dealer network across over 60 countries worldwide to support the 75% of sales as exports.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.  You will return to your workplace one Friday per month.  After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.