Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

ROCKWOOL Limited • Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom • £11.03k / year • 3d ago

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain an Apprenticeship with a long-established Apprenticeship employer in South Wales.

The ROCKWOOL Group is an inspiring place to work with solutions that improve the lives of people while protecting the environment.

We are committed to developing our workforce because we recognise that our employees are our most important asset. A career at the ROCKWOOL Group opens up a world of opportunities to develop your skills, explore your limits and realise your full potential.

Our purpose is simple and compelling: To release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

ROCKWOOL products save energy and water and reduce CO2 emissions, protect buildings from the spread of fire; reduce waste; improve acoustic comfort, building performance and aesthetics; and enhance Precision Growing, thereby improving the efficiency of fresh food production.

While the stone we use may be millions of years old, what we do with it is cutting-edge. Every day, ROCKWOOL colleagues are developing and applying new technologies to release yet more potential of stone wool to enrich modern life.

Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do? Apply now to join us as we improve modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

You will be trained to plan and carry out preventative planned maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to all plant within the WER ROCKWOOL plant.
You will be trained to carry out routine/preventative and reactive maintenance on all electrical aspects of the plant in a safe and efficient manner.
Training within the plant will be given within the maintenance team and by working alongside Maintenance Electricians/Technicians. When it is deemed that enough knowledge and ability has been acquired, the apprentice will be allowed to work on their own.
In all circumstances, to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard as expected in ROCKWOOL.
Training given will include PLC programming, panel wiring, electrical fault diagnosis, burner controls and other activities.
Training will be given to ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to, including Permit to Work.
You would be required to assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
Attend all training as required to obtain personal qualification/competence. Course work is expected to be passed and the expected qualification to be achieved is Higher National Certificate.
Comply with all Health and Safety requirements: as per training, policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, etc.
Actively seek to improve safety culture.

This is what you offer:

5 GCSE’s with a minimum of C grade to include Maths, English and Sciences. Other subject areas such as Design & Technology, Information Technology or Engineering would be an advantage.
Interest in engineering/production and technology.

This is what we offer:

Competitive salary.
Excellent company benefits such as 30 days annual leave and pension.
Great working environment.
This role is based at our Pencoed site near Bridgend. You will need the ability to travel independently to college and work.

The Apprenticeship

Year 1

NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.
Digital Literacy Level 2
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, year 1
Start your Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance.
Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship

Year 2

Attend the workplace 4 days per week to continue work on Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Attend college one day per week to continue to work on Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, year 2
Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.

Year 3

Attend the workplace 4 days per week to continue with your Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance.
Attend college one day per week to undertake HNC in Electrical Engineering, year 1
Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.

Year 4

Complete your Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance in the workplace.
Complete your HNC in Electrical Engineering at college.
Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.

How to Apply

You need to submit BOTH a CV and a covering letter.

What should your covering letter include?

Tell us a bit about yourself.
Why have you applied for this apprenticeship?
What skills can you bring to this role?
Have you ever had a part-time job? If so, tell us about it. This doesn’t have to be relevant to the apprenticeship that you are applying for.
What projects have you completed in school or college?
What would you say is your biggest strength?
What would you say is your biggest weakness?

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £11,025.00 per year

Benefits: