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The Polypipe apprenticeship program provides the opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability, that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required to become an outstanding engineer. We offer: Industry leading training, and support, Career development and Extensive employee benefits. You will be dealing with mechanical and Electrical maintenance, installation, fault finding and repair.

Working week
08.00am - 04.30pm, Monday - Friday, whilst in apprenticeship training.

Total hours per week: 40.0

What will the apprentice be doing?
Supported by your training and our team, your tasks will include:

• Mechanical and Electrical maintenance, installation, fault finding and repair
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Learning pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Learning to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Responding to breakdowns of production machinery
• To assist with the completion of maintenance documents/worksheets
• Assisting with engineering projects and improvement work
• Servicing and maintaining production machinery in line with the company’s
• planned maintenance programme
• Supporting the Machine Operators and Factory Supervisors

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
A bespoke programme of practical, technical and vocational learning
Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)
The first year of the apprenticeship is based at Grimsby Institute, where you will learn the basics of engineering, and introduce you to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. After the successful completion of year 1, you will continue your training from our head office on Holmes Way in Horncastle. During years 2-4, you will support and eventually perform fault finding, repair and preventative maintenance work.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The Polypipe Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role and possible internal progression. 
After successfully completing year one, you’ll be working from our offices on Holmes Way in Horncastle to continue your training. During years two to four, you’ll support and eventually perform engineering maintenance work.

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Positive "can do" attitude, Not afraid to ask questions, Highly driven individual, Work to own initiative

Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider
The first year of the apprenticeship will be based at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ. Thereafter, your place of work will be Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW. Please check the locations, to ensure you are able to report for work on a daily basis.

About the employer
Part of the Genuit Group Plc, our Polypipe businesses focus on developing and delivering engineered water and climate management solutions for the built environment, specialising in residential, commercial, public non-housing and civils and infrastructure sectors.  Polypipe Civils, develop and manufacture thermoplastic piping systems for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest choice of water management, surface water drainage, sewer and cable protection systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £18,158.40 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Apprentice Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (PCGU)
Expected start date: 04/09/2023