Mechanical Fitter - Apprenticeship 2023 - Doncaster
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Apprentice Mechanical Plant Fitter – 2023 – Doncaster
Our apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to study towards a college qualification while earning and putting everything you have learnt into action through on-the-job training.
Cementation Skanska are an internationally recognised specialist and one of the UK’s leading piling and foundation contractors. We are experts in all piling techniques, working on multiple projects from buildings to complex infrastructure. Using the latest techniques, our teams are at the forefront of implementing new ideas and technology.
Our workshops have been established in Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, for almost a century. We provide a huge range of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance services, using specialist equipment and precision tooling.
The expertise of our teams of mechanical and civil engineers includes production design, fabrication, welding, electrical engineering, hydraulics, and computer numerical control machining.
Based in our Workshops at Bentley, within our seventeen-acre plant and fabrication depot, the role of an Apprentice Plant Fitter will involve working on major foundation plant including the Cementation Skanska piling rig fleet.
Your time will be split between studying at Askham Bryan college, working towards the relevant NVQ qualification, whilst developing new skills in the workplace with on-the-job training.
Construction Plant Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Level 2 - (askham-bryan.ac.uk)
Construction Plant Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Level 3 - (askham-bryan.ac.uk)
You will work initially on smaller plant, such as mini-rigs, concrete pumps, generators, up to our large scale equipment - crawler cranes and Piling rigs which can weigh up to 200 tonnes.
What you will learn to do:
Maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of the plant and equipment within the depot- Dealing with ancillary plant items from a mechanical perspective
- Fixed mechanical installation work
- Promoting new ideas surrounding mechanical innovation and the development of mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Producing components using hand fitting techniques where required
- Dismantling components and equipment
- Diagnose faults on equipment utilising diagnostic technology
- Checking components for serviceability during overall activities
- Repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies
- Assembling mechanical components Checking that completed assemblies comply with specifications
- Safety, Quality and Sustainability are key to Skanska and successful candidates will be required to demonstrate this within the mechanical role
What we offer:
Support and funding to achieve a relevant qualification- Line manager and mentoring support
- Career progression beyond the apprenticeship
Who you are:
You will be required to hold 5 GCSEs including Maths and English- Reliable and enthusiastic to learn with us
Start date: September 2023
We look forward to receiving your application!
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk
Closing date
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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