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Employer Description
The internal engineering and maintenance function looks after the research building, ensuring building compliance, health and safety, general building maintenance and building services are maintained. Ensuring critical research equipment and infrastructure is available, ready to use and well maintained is a core responsibility for the team, of around 6 staff.
Main description
The apprentice will join a well-established technical team and support the successful execution of maintenance operations to enable smooth research operations.
The apprentice will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled technicians while completing an accredited qualification in electrical maintenance. The role-holder will be exposed to both simple and complex technical systems which will enhance their knowledge and understanding of complex built environments.
Main duties include:
To support the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and other equipment across the site, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operation of facilities.
To learn to perform planned and corrective maintenance activities on electrical, mechanical, and other building services where necessary and reasonably necessary.
To support fault diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
To ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations by applying their learning to real-time activities and scenarios.
To gain knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
To assist the Facilities Manager as required. - Any other duties as required by the Facilities Manager, appropriate to skills, knowledge and grade.
Entry requirements
GCSE level 4 or above in English, Maths and Science - Essential.
Skills required
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Logical
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
Manual handling and working at heights will be required. The role involves working with potentially dangerous equipment and stored energies, all work activities are risk-assessed. Personnel will only conduct such work activities once competent, qualified, and current. No on-site parking is available, though flexible working hours are available.
Future Prospects
This vacancy could lead to various engineering services roles in both the medium and the long-term. The roles include: 1. Electrical Engineer 2. Senior Engineer 3. Engineering Supervisor 4. Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias). Ultimately, the role presents a fantastic opportunity to excel one's career in both the medium and the long term
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 21/02/2025
Salary
£ 19481 per year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge,, Cambs
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
