Apprentice Engineering Technician- Fedex UK Limited

  • Company: Fedex UK Limited
  • Location: Brogborough
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary:
  • Sector: Mechanical Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-10485
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/12/2015
  • Start Date: 04/01/2016
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday To Friday 08:00 to 16:00 37.5hpw

Brief Description

The successful candidate will become proficient in performing regular on-going maintenance of company machinery and perform repairs as needed.

Qualifications Required

A*- C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Basic written and verbal communication skills with good numeracy and analytical skills are essential

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate must ensure that the company image is maintained at all times, they must be:
Courteous and respectful
Have excellent time keeping and attendance
Have strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work well as part of a team
Be able to take instructions and follow procedures correctly

Skills Required

Operational, professional and technical knowledge
Ability to effectively use expertise to provide solutions and problem solve
Ability to gather and analyse relevant data and correctly determine the root cause of problems
Ability to work to deadlines

Training to be Provided

In agreement with the Site Service and Engineering Manager/Learning and Development (L&D), the job holder will be required to attend and complete required national recognised training courses. This will involve attendance at local educational establishments, on a day release basis as appropriate, leading to a recognised qualification.

You will be expected to attend and complete a manual handling course.

Training to be provided: PEO L2, NVQ Electrical Engineering Level 3, VRQ Electrical Engineering Level 3 and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

To educate the successful candidate to at least a HND in electrical engineering as well as providing a strong mechanical knowledge and understanding.

Vacancy Detail

The successful candidate will become proficient in performing regular on-going maintenance of company machinery and perform repairs as needed, including the completion of inspection reports and to perform other general maintenance duties as requested by management

Through training and mentoring the Apprentice will develop the necessary skills to maintain machinery and complete inspection reports on a weekly basis. Main duties will include; carrying out team repairs, maintaining stock levels/inventory, site maintenance and general upkeep/ad hoc repairs both inside and out.


(Level 3)

Qualifications Required:

A*- C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Basic written and verbal communication skills with good numeracy and analytical skills are essential

Other Information

The role will involve repetitive PPM work and in the winter the environment will be cold. The Engineering Teams shift pattern includes working nights.

This apprenticeship has expired