mechanical engineer Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
Mechanical Apprentice (Plumbing & Heating) City & Guilds 6189
£12,000
37.5 Hours per week
Newport Norse represents the highly successful joint venture between Norse Group and Newport City Council, providing contract services across property and facilities management.
The role
We are currently looking to recruit an Mechanical Apprentice to join our team in Newport, this apprenticeship will require you to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:15 - 4:15, for 4 years.
As the Mechanical Apprentice you will work within our maintenance team, you will assist and work under the guidance of qualified trades employees in the carrying out of electrical repairs and installation work in accordance with Newport Norse’s specifications and industry Codes of Practice.
- Shadowing and working alongside other qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineers on reactive repairs and maintenance projects across commercial and residential properties.
- Helping ensure all work is completed to an accepted industry standard.
- participate in an Apprenticeship Scheme, attending an appropriate college course relevant to the trade, as required, and receiving ‘on the job’ training.
- You will help ensure that all activities conform to the relevant Risk Assessment, Safe System of Work and/or Health and Safety Legislation.
Our successful candidate;
- GCSE’s, Grade C or above (New Scoring 5 or above) in English & Maths
- Experience within a similar role (Plumbing and Heating)
- Hold current CSCS card or willing to immediately attain
- Excellent commutation skills
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Our offer
Alongside the opportunity to join a fantastic working team we offer;
- Salary £12,000 (1st Year)
- Qualification - City & Guilds 6189
- LGPS.
- 23 days + 2 concessionary days + Bank Holidays
- 6 months full pay 6 months 1/2 pay
- Access to company progression and benefits
Please read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. Please click here for details of our DBS policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders.
We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.
