Trainee Technician/ Apprentice Engineer

  • Novus Rail Ltd
  • Blackpool
  • £3.70 per hour

We are looking for an Apprentice Engineer to start with the business with opportunities for progression and a full-time job as an Engineering Technician on completion of the apprenticeship. You would be part of a small railway engineering company involved in the survey, inspection and design of railway systems with both office and site work undertaken so it is a varied role.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    90016
  • Wages
    £3.70 p/h
  • Hours
    38.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    29/08/2018
  • Start Date
    22/11/2018
  • Approx. Duration
    Minimum 12 months

  • Location
    Blackpool
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Novus Rail Ltd

Description

The position includes accountability and responsibility for the following activities, which are not exclusive:

Job Accountability / RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Successfully completing an apprenticeship
  • Ensure compliance with Company Management system requirements
  • Ensure compliance with the applicable Railway Group, Network Rail and other Industry standards
  • Assist undertaking and preparing surveys, design drawings, reports and schedules.

Job Context / PURPOSE OF POST:

The purpose of the post is to assist Novus Rail in the delivery of all railway engineering related contracts, including:

  • Undertaking duties requested by the company
  • Learning Company and railway industry processes / requirements
  • Learning how to competently use the applicable survey equipment
  • Learning how to competently use the applicable software packages
  • Assist undertaking surveys and inspections
  • Assisting with the preparation of technical design drawings, schedules and reports
  • Utilise CAD to Company and client requirements Assisting with safety and quality assurance requirements.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Blackpool and the Fylde College on 01253 504343 (Ref ID: 90016)

Company website : http://www.novus-rail.com

  • Previous CAD experience
  • Able to manage own time effectively
  • Good communications skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with colleagues

4 GCSE’s or equivalent (Including Maths and English)

You must achieve a score of at least Entry Level 3 on the college based online initial assessments in English, Maths and IT.

You will work towards completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering with a view to advancing to Level 3.
  • Willing to learn
  • Strong work ethic
  • Determined
Permanent post once qualified as an Engineering Technician with further scope for development in the company.
We will contact you on your telephone and via email. Please note that you will be required to provide a CV in order to progress your application.

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