Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

Russell Roof Tiles are excited to open the opportunity for a new Maintenance Apprentice to join our skilled team in Burton on Trent.

During your apprenticeship you will gain practical real-world experience within maintenance across all disciplines of engineering including;

• Machine operation
• Mechanical fitting
• Basic electrical maintenance
• Basic robotic optimisation
• Basic fabrication
• Welding
• Automation

You will be working in a newly upgraded, cutting-edge facility assisting our team to maintain and optimise automated heavy industrial plant and equipment.

What a typical day could look like for you:

• Adherence to the highest of standards in Health and Safety
• Assist in the delivery of producing high quality products
• Assist in the delivery of production capacity and efficiencies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Learn maintenance techniques and practices by conducting planned preventative maintenance with our team
• Assist with optimisation of automated equipment
• Assist production staff with breaks, holiday cover and machine operation
• Acting in a professional manner always, with a ‘want’ to drive beneficial results

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Engineering Maintenance Technician - Dual Discipline Level 3.

You will spend 4 days each week in the workplace and 1 day each week training at Derby College's Roundhouse Campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Russell Roof Tiles strive to promote and foster hard working, talented and dedicated employees. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a full-time position within the maintenance department.

Previous employees starting as Maintenance Apprentices have found their careers progress on through the years to the following roles:

• Production Operator
• Maintenance Engineer
• Production Supervisor
• Trainee Maintenance Manager
• Maintenance Manager

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Logical Team working Physical fitness Punctual Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 5/C) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade 5/C) Essential

GCSE Science (Grade 5/C) Essential

Things to consider

• You must be 18 to apply for this role. The government guidance for young workers brings additional restrictions and control measures to support and follow apprentices under 18 years, for which our large manufacturing facility is not set up
• The job role is practical based working alongside and on a live production environment
• The role is not office based
• Long periods of time may be spent on your feet so physical fitness is a must
• Our operation is 24hours and as such there may be times you may be required to work nights/weekends/12 hours
• All roles following successful completion of the apprenticeship include working rotational days/nights/weekends
• Preferable to have your own means of transport to attend work in a timely and punctual manner
• Our environment is loud and heavy industry focused which may not be suitable for all

Employer

RUSSELL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED

https://www.russellrooftiles.com/

Address

Nicolson Way Off Wellington Road
Burton On Trent

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)