Job Introduction
Workshop Technician – Mechanical Level 3 Apprenticeship
When you join our Apprenticeship programme you join a business that genuinely has your back and works with you to achieve your career aspirations beyond the Apprenticeship. We give you Skills for life in a working environment that is positive, nurturing and encouraging. We want you to succeed!
Who is Airpac Rentals and what do we do?
We are the energy industry division of rental specialist Vp plc. We specialise in supporting the energy industry with the provision of air compressors, steam generators, steam heat exchangers, sand filters and various ancillary items. Our operations span the globe in support of our client projects, our head office and workshop is located in a modern, purpose built facility in Kintore, Aberdeenshire.
Your Apprenticeship programme will last 4 years and will look like this
- Year 1: You will undertake basic tasks such as inspecting various pieces of equipment with your workshop mentor guiding you through this. You will attend NESCol (North East of Scotland College) on a day release basis studying for a Performing Engineering Operations level 2
- Year 2: You will build upon what you have learnt so far. You will diagnose faults and repair and service various pieces of equipment. You will continue to attend college on day release working towards obtaining level 5 National Certificate
- Year 3: This will see you having more responsibility where you will advise on repairs to equipment returned by customers. You will be able to diagnose complex faults and carry out repairs. You will continue attending college on a day release to complete National Certificate Level 5/6, and also begin with work based projects for your level 3
- Year 4: We will continue to build your experience within the workshop, working to complete Level 3, and you will be issued a job card and will be expected to complete this on the asset having it fully prepared and ready for hire. All maintenance aspects must be completed to a high standard and service records completed
Achieve your career goals on our Apprenticeship programme
We offer a competitive starting annual salary of £16,120 in your first year, which will rise each year on successful completion of the apprenticeship milestones. Along with on-the-job training and development at college leading to a nationally recognised qualification. On successful completion and qualification a permanent position is guaranteed.
Do you have what it takes?
Qualifications Required:
- A minimum of Grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English Language or Scottish Highers in Grade 5 or above in Maths and English Language is essential
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work well within a team
- Any relevant work experience
- A genuine interest in equipment maintenance
- Well thought through completion of the application form describing yourself and telling us why you are interested in our Apprenticeship programme
Join our dynamic team
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our talented and growing team where you will work to deliver our hire equipment in a timely and efficient manner to exceed our customer quality expectations.
We are a company with exciting growth plans and skilled at delivering high levels of customer service to our leading partner organisations in the energy sector. We offer excellent career prospects, we would love you to join us and build your own future as the company and Vp plc continues to develop and grow.
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