Job Description

We are looking for the next generation of talented Technical Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to enhance the current level of skills at CHEP. The apprenticeship position will give you the opportunity to develop in a high tech environment covering a wide range of disciplines.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Your training will take place over 4 years. In year 1 you will spend around 7 months at our training partner, Make UK's facility in four week blocks, learning hands on practical skills, before returning to the company for 2 weeks. In years 2 & 3 you will attend Make UK on day release to study for and complete your classroom learning BTEC Level 3 Engineering. In years 3 & 4 you will study towards your development competence (NVQ) working with Make UK's assessors who will work with you to ensure you get on the job training. To complete your apprenticeship, you will undergo your End Point Assessment (EPA) Where you'll work Park Rd Pontefract WF8 4QD

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Maths (grade 5) Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Non judgemental Patience Other €¢ Candidates will have to live in provided accommodation when attending the college for technical training (except for those who live locally). Costs will be paid by the company. Candidates will have to travel back to accommodation on the Sunday to be ready for early Monday start but will have a half day on Friday to travel home. €¢ After initial training at the service centre and college, you will be placed onto a shift pattern to match your mentor, this is be recompensed with a shift premium. €¢ During the programme in year 3 & 4 you will travel to other sites in UK for short block sessions to expand your skills and knowledge.

Employer

CHEP UK LIMITED

Pontefract, WF8 4QD

Provider

EEF LIMITED

About Employer

CHEP have developed bespoke Automation solutions in its service centres to improve customer experience and employee experience through integrating new technologies in each of its service centres. Working at CHEP UK will allow you to become part of an organisation that not only focuses on the wellbeing of its employees and customers but a company that focuses on environmental impact through a beyond zero waste policies. This includes, reducing waste and recycling materials, planet positive targets through restoring forests and reducing our C02 emissions year on year. You will be trained on automated and mechanical equipment, including robotics and PLC technology with an assigned mentor at your designated plant. You will have the opportunity to travel to the different sites we have in our network to ensure your we optimise your development.