Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Due to the geographical nature of our work, nights away from home will form part of the role, as will working extra hours to those stipulated. We will endeavour to provide at least five working days’ notice, but this may not always be possible, especially in the event of breakdowns. Travelling and subsistence will be in accordance with our procedures. You will be expected to attend further courses as and when expected. Installation of Landia equipment and other manufacturer’s equipment forms part of your role, along with fabrication of metal works.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate with excellent prospects for career progression.

Stripping and assessing of customers units (Pumps and mixing equipment used on farms, wastewater works, Bio-Gas plants and general industrial applications). This will require both mechanical and electrical skills.

Installation work on site, working with other project stakeholders.

Servicing of units both in the workshop and more usually on sites across the UK and Ireland.

General workshop duties including the use of welding, drilling, cutting and shot blasting equipment.

Training:

You will attend your day release on the Shrewsbury College London Rd Campus with the remainder of the working week being based with Landia.

Training Outcome:

End progression would be to become a Senior Engineer in charge of on-site work.

 

Further progression is also an option – Projects, Sales, Service & After Sales.

 

Employer Description:
Landia manufacture and supply chopper pumps and mixing solutions to a range of industries across the UK and Ireland. These include Wastewater, Agriculture, BioGas, Aquaculture, Food Processing and general industry. We employ 17 staff at our Whitchurch base with roles including service, spare parts, aftersales, Administration, finance, HR, Sales and Project Management. We enjoy a good level of renumeration, excellent working conditions and foster a hardworking friendly environment.

Working Hours :
Monday – Thursday 07.:30 to 16:00. Fridays: 07:30 – to 15:00.

Skills:
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