Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich (Hawke Building)
The University of Greenwich are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Maintenance and Development Technician Apprentice to work with the Senior Technician to help construct and modify solids handling test rigs within the Wolfson Centre, as well as general maintenance and technical support associated with a busy environment. The apprentice will be given the support to learn these skills to become proficient with the view to performing independently.

WHAT TRAINING WILL THE APPRENTICE TAKE AND WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL THE APPRENTICE GET AT THE END?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification.

• Construction and assembly of laboratory rigs and instrumentation within the Wolfson Centre for consultancy, research and teaching activities.
• To support users of the test rigs and instrumentation with repair, troubleshooting and advice on modification.
• To maintain, carry out fault diagnosis and repair a wide range of equipment within the laboratory areas, ensuringcompliance to safety guidance are maintained to ensure legal compliance.
• To ensure the security and house-keeping of the laboratory areas are maintained to standards to ensure compliance with statutory and local safety expectations.
• To manufacture artefacts and test specimens for teaching, research and consultancy using machine tools, hand tools, welding and cutting equipment.
• To inform the Centre’s Support Manager of requirements for consumable materials and components for the construction of test rigs and apparatus and to advise the manager of suitable suppliers where necessary.
• To develop a basic knowledge of software used within the school.
• To use email and to identify consumable and replacement parts as appropriate.
• To operate access equipment and materials handling plant including forklift trucks, overhead crane, scissor liftand light commercial vehicles for the collection and distribution of materials as required within the School.
• To facilitate statutory inspections for pressure equipment and lifting gear and also engage with risk assessments and inspections relating to HSAWA, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fixed Electrical Installations, PAT etc to ensure compliance.
• To carry out other duties as requested by the centres management.
• Liaise with external organisations as appropriate, especially suppliers of equipment and materials and sub-contract manufacturers.
• Contribute to cross-functional team working with other FES Department staff.
• Liaise with FES Department staff as required.
• Continuously improve own knowledge and maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) to fill gaps in the skills base required.
• Maintain good timekeeping and manage own time to ensure work project schedules are met.
• Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring technical support needs of the centre, both current and future, are met.