Maintenance Apprentice

Type: Apprentice
Location: Barnstaple. (EX31 1NP)

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

What You Will Learn:

• Core principles of operating and maintaining various plant and equipment
• Industry health, safety, and environmental standards
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• Reading and interpreting technical documentation and specifications

Your responsibilities:

• Operate, inspect, and maintain machines and equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Identify and rectify faults under supervision
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
• Prepare and restore work areas before and after maintenance tasks
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders to confirm work completion
• Attend college and maintain good progress with studies submitting assignments and coursework in good time

Where you’ll work

Riverside Road,
Pottington Business Park,
Barnstaple.
EX31 1NP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PETROC

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

You will receive practical, hands-on training at our site in Barnstaple, working alongside experienced technicians and engineers. Formal learning will take place at Petroc, where you will gain additional experience and technical knowledge. This combination ensures you develop both the practical skills and the core knowledge required to succeed in your role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 to 9)

Other in:

Engineering or Technology based qualification (grade 4 to 9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

The maintenance apprenticeship will suit someone who has a genuine interest in fixing things and problem-solving.

About this company

We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.
We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

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