Maintenance Engineer Apprentice x2

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER APPRENTICESHIP (FIXED TERM)

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defence applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com  Follow @Howmet:  Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join our Casting Maintenance team at our plant in Exeter. The apprenticeship will involve training in electrical and mechanical maintenance. There may also be the opportunity for supplementary welding and fabrication training.

Apprentice Duties & Responsibilities:

• To learn and perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of plant services and equipment to detect and prevent problems
• Assist with the installation, repair, adjustment and testing of equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
• Follow work processes and safety standards closely to ensure a safe working environment
• To be committed in working towards achieving the competencies set out in the apprenticeship standards
• Maintain an apprenticeship training record to be produced when required

Person specification:

• An interest in maintenance engineering as a subject and the desire to learn and develop
• An interest in learning practical/tool usage skills
• Ideally you will be a problem solver and have possess the interest to detect and identify faults in systems and machinery
• Able to adapt with a proactive approach to ways of working
• Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
  • Hobbies or voluntary work
  • Previous work experience
  • Engineering related school subjects
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal learning – this could include a hobby, project, or additional qualification
• Willingness to work as part of a team

Requirements:

To be eligible for the apprenticeship programme the following must apply:

• You have the right to work in the UK
• You must not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2023 or later

If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK, then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK NARIC: https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/

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The successful apprentice may have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or a degree pathway depending on the role.

Company benefits include:

• Life Assurance with AVIVA
• Defined contribution pension plan (Employees eligible to join from the first day of the month following the start of employment)
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (Employees eligible to join after 90 days’ service) – reclaim routine health costs such as dentists, physio etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular health initiatives and wellbeing scheme
• Sports and social club
• On-site canteen