Engineering Apprenticeship

Learning the energy from waste process including the combustion process, boiler chemistry, water-steam cycle, turbine and pollution control equipment Learning how to contribute to a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture Learning how to carry out routine inspections, safety checks and corrective maintenance Learning how to carry out fault finding and problem solving of systems and their equipment Learning how to safely operate plant, equipment and machinery; Supporting maintenance and operation colleagues during breakdowns Learning about Stores and the importance of keeping them maintained and up to date Learning how to complete and submit quality reports to document the condition of assets and assist in the continual improvement of the facility

Training:

The apprentice will take the full Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship with IPS, a leading apprentice provider in Rochester, Kent.

During the first year, training is delivered in 4-week blocks, full-time at IPS, with a week back at Cory between training learning more about the business and your role. Cory will pay travel costs to attend offsite training.

As an apprentice, you will work towards these qualifications:

Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC (in years 1 and 2) Level 3 Engineering NVQ (in years 2 and 3) Level 4 Engineering HNC (in years 3 and 4)

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you may move into one of these career paths:

Maintenance Fitter/Technician Electrical Fitter/Technician Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Fitter/Technician Assistant Plant Operator

Employer Description:
Cory is one of the UK’s leading resource management, recycling, and energy recovery companies. We use the River Thames as a green highway, saving around 100,000 truck movements a year – a vital way of getting traffic off the road and making London safer and less polluted. As a river-based business, we are proud to support the growth of the Thames economy and the wider inland waterways sector.

Working Hours :
When working at Riverside, the apprentice will work 40-hours per week, Monday - Friday, typically starting at 7am and ending at 4pm (including break). When at college, training times are typically Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working