As a Maintenance Apprentice you will be required to be competent and flexible in your duties ensuring your role enhances the smooth operation of the production process.
Your prime responsibility is ensuring all equipment is maintained to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
You have a responsibility to ensure that all equipment is kept in a safe working condition, e.g. (it is fit for the purpose that it has been designed for).
You will also have the responsibility of looking after your safety and for the safety of others with whom you work ensuring safe working practices are adhered to for you and your colleagues.
You will also be expected during the course of these duties to take full responsibility to maintain a clean workspace environment.
Your responsibilities cover the following tasks and duties under the direction of the Maintenance Engineer.
Preventative maintenance checks as set out in the PM schedule.
Undertake routine maintenance tasks such as change air, oil filters, filter changes, electrical brushes, rollers, pelletisers, changing motors and barrel sections etc. as requested by engineering team.
Support maintenance engineer with maintenance work orders e.g. screw changes & water testing.
Attend to breakdowns promptly and safely to minimise loss in production time & quality.
Ensure all ancillary equipment not maintained by operators, is regularly serviced and kept in good order e.g. vacuums, hand tools etc.
In order to carry construction work you will be required to use a range of company tools e.g. Fabrication and machinery tools / equipment, welding, cutting, lathe turning, milling machining and electrical / manual hand-tools. These must be used in accordance with company policy, by competent and trained personnel.
Keep and maintain records for the servicing of equipment and works carried out.
Conduct portable appliance testing and ensure regular records / tests are kept up to date.
When undertaking equipment repairs, kit must be left in a safe mode or rendered unsafe and immediately taken out of service.
Maintain a regular stock holding of all necessary spares for machinery
Conduct regular stock checks
Sourcing of spare parts where requested by Maintenance Engineer.
Ensure all activities are carried out safely and following Company Policy & Procedure
Safe systems of work are followed (SOP’s)
Risk Assessments are completed and understood for each job
Permits to work are utilised where required.
Observe contractors and engineers work in a safe manner when on site.
All associated equipment will be kept in good condition and all associated guards and safety devices to be in place and fully functional.
Ensure correct PPE is worn by yourself and personnel entering maintenance areas.
Ensure accidents, incidents and “near misses” are reported.
Training:EKC Training. 1 day a week college workshops at Dover college. Trainer to visit in the workplace every 6-8 weeks.Training Outcome:Potential permanent job at the end of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Since 1955, Hellyar has been providing customers with the performance polymers they need to drive the development of their products and the success of their businesses.
As an independent polymer compounder and distributor, we bring decades of technical expertise and a single-minded dedication to our customers in everything we do. Whether it’s producing custom-tailored compounds or distributing commodity polymers, it’s our mission to provide manufacturers in the UK, Europe and worldwide with the operational excellence and competitive, customer-first service they need to thrive and develop.
This approach, backed by our deep market understanding and culture of rigorous quality and environmental standards set us apart, ensuring we deliver only high-value solutions to our customers, on time and every time.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Key responsibilities include preparing materials, operating equipment, assisting with welding, and ensuring work quality and safety. Apprentices also learn to interpret technical drawings, maintain tools, and work as part of a team.
This includes tasks like cutting, grinding, and fitting metal pieces, preparing weld surfaces, and performing basic welding tasks under supervision using techniques like MIG and TIG welding.
Apprentices learn to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings to determine welding procedures, material specifications, and dimensional requirements. Training:Welder Level 2 Apprenticeship.
One day a week at Canterbury College, EKC Group.
Trainer visits the Apprentice in the workplace. Training Outcome:Could lead to progression. Employer Description:We are specialist independent sheet metal suppliers who create everything from stunning entrances and interiors to individual components. We work with contractors and direct clients by handling the whole process, from design to manufacture, with a focus on functionality and aestheticsWorking Hours :Working Monday to Friday, between 8am - 5pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative....Read more...
