Maintenance Engineer Apprentice
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Company: Twiflex Limited
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Location: Bedford, MK42 9RD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12537
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Application Deadline Date: 25/09/2022
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Start Date: 03/10/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 3:00pm Friday 7.00am – 12.00pm
Brief Description
Do you enjoy fixing things and problem solving? Do you like like the idea of working with machinery? Do you want the opportunity to start your Engineering career with a global leader in power transmission? Apply now!
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375
Personal Qualities
Practically minded
Interest in Mechanical and Electrical projects
Enthusiastic
Open minded
Willing to learn
Good listener
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Future Prospects
To become a fully skilled Maintenance Engineer, progressing through the company for a long and successful career with Twiflex
Vacancy Detail
Twiflex is a global leader in innovative braking solutions designed to provide years of reliable performance. Twiflex specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking technologies for industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically, hydraulically, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world!
Throughout your time at Twiflex, your main role will be to spend periods of time in all areas of the site working along side a skilled Maintenance Engineer to learn the principle of each process. Working as part of the Maintenance Team, you will ensure that all plant equipment and machinery on site operates efficiently and safely, ensuring the minimum amount of downtime. You will ensure safe working at all times, with a right first time attitude while ensuring value for money on all repairs and services.
Staff benefits include: free parking, 12pm finish of a Friday, bonus schemes available, Employee Assistance programme (free and confidential assessments, short-term counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal/financial/work-related problems) and Perkbox (discounts at high street and online stores).
Other Information
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.
Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.