Apprentice Production Technician
* Competitive apprenticeship salary
Learning Provider
Delivered by CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Employer
VPI Holding Ltd
Vacancy Description
VPI Shoreham are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team. As an apprentice you will study a range of programmes working towards a Level 3 in either Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard or Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard (dependant on location), covering a variety of skills and qualifications while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced process shift team with the following duties:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Start-up & shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures
* Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters
* Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure
* Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team
* Assist in the return to service of new plant and equipment
* Assisting in carrying out permit to work isolations, de-isolations
* Report any Health & Safety issues/incidents
* Report any engineering issues
* Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant
Other Responsibilities:
* Ensure correct stock control of any raw materials used on plant
* Ensure control of emergency equipment and PPE in the area
* Ensure correct control of any waste streams and assist in the management of the controlled waste zone
Due to Health and Safety requirements for shift working, all apprentices must be 18 years of age by April 2025 when they leave their studies at GBMC to continue their apprenticeships on site.
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive apprenticeship salary
* Exceptional training and development programme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* A flexible programme that is employer-led with bespoke training modules
* Exceptional reward and recognition events
* Additional Training and Development Plans
*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up-to-date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.
Key Details
Vacancy Title: Apprentice Production Technician
Employer Description: An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theoretical and practical learning into practice. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totalling a fleet capacity of 3,119 Megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides required power and stability to the national grid.
Vacancy Location: Shoreham Power Station Basin Road South, Portslade BN41 1WF
Wage Frequency: Custom
Number of Vacancies: 1
Vacancy Reference Number: 1000299240
Key Dates
Apply From: 01/02/2025
Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-05 23:59:59
Interview Begin From:
Possible Start Date: 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided: Engineering Technician Level 3.
Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, at their Chichester or Northbrook Metropolitan College Campus, depending on the home location of the apprentice.
The role will occasionally involve some working at height, work within confined spaces, and work with PPE required when working with chemicals. Specific training will be provided for these aspects of the role.
Learning Provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Details
Georgia Marlow
Vacancy Type:
Skills Required:
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience
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