We have an exciting career opportunity for two Apprentice Maintenance Engineers at our Norwich Site. The Briar Apprenticeship will be both rewarding and challenging; whether that be developing practical skills and knowledge during your Training Programme; or working with experienced engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment of an Upper Tier COMAH Site; your working day will be interesting and varied.
The Apprenticeship Programme lasts for approximately four years and includes both practical training and further education. During your first year you will undertake off-the-job training at the EEF Training Centre in Birmingham to gain broad-based engineering skills and a BTEC qualification. You will return to site the following year to commence work in the Maintenance Department, building your skills and knowledge to achieve the Level 3 in Mechatronics Maintenance. You will also be required to attend the Birmingham Centre on a block release basis in the second year, to complete your BTEC studies.
Maintenance activities that you will be involved in include:
- Operation and maintenance of CHP plant, which includes gas compression, steam generation, electricity generation
- Daily and weekly monitoring of plant
- Mechanical maintenance on a variety of Process Plant including pumps, vessels, separation equipment, heat exchangers, hydraulic /pneumatic and piping systems
- Fault diagnosis, strip down and re-assembly of equipment
- Basic electrical work on such items as electric motors and starter circuits
- Equipment inspection, computerised report writing and general use of information systems
We set the bar high and our Apprenticeship Programme is no exception, providing the opportunity to gain a range of valuable skills and experiences within the Chemical Industry. As such, first year off-the-job training will take place in Birmingham on EEF’s Residential Apprenticeship Programme where you will be expected to reside at EEF agreed accommodation from Sunday evening until Friday each week.
Prospective candidates should have achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade C or 4 and above in Maths, English and a Science subject. Ideally with a Grade B or 5 in Maths.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Human Resources – email [email protected]
Visit our website for more information www.briarchemicals.com/careers