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Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Chemical Ltd Advanced Elastomer Systems Ltd, Traston Road Newport NP19 4XF
Salary
£15,000 per year
Closing date
29 Jan 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

We are currently recruiting Engineering Apprentices to join the maintenance team at ExxonMobil Newport. This is an exciting
opportunity to work within a fast-paced and varied engineering environment where pride is taken in safety performance. You will be maintaining the plant and equipment at one of Europe's premier Thermoplastic Vulcanisate plants, which provides raw materials to the global automotive industry.

Engineering apprenticeships are four-year schemes that will help you achieve a variety of qualifications. In order to achieve your Apprenticeship, an NVQ, BTEC L3 and a Higher National Certificate will be completed in your chosen discipline. The first year is spent full-time at college (NDGTA) and the remaining years are spent on-site at ExxonMobil gaining first-hand experience in your chosen trade whilst attending college on a one day a week basis.

Additional information

The disciplines on offer for our 2021 Apprenticeship Scheme intake are:
Electrical Apprentices, will develop skills that range from working with low voltage alarm systems right up to 11,000 volt switchgear. Power is the key to everything at Newport. Without it, we couldn't do what we do. You'll gain knowledge of automation, substations, robots, motors, control gear and all the ins and outs of alarm and lighting circuits. You will learn how to maintain electrical systems and diagnose faults using a multitude of test equipment. You will be challenged to develop solutions that keep the power flowing to our critical
equipment. All in all, you'll gain fundamental skills for life in an area that's fundamental to our business!

Mechanical Apprentices, will develop skills that range from machining blades to rebuilding and installing industrial granulators. You will be responsible for the safe assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting for a multitude of fixed and rotating equipment, learning all the ins and outs as you go. You will gain knowledge of pumps, piping, extruders, failure mechanisms, benchfitting and much more. You will be
challenged to design and construct solutions to complex problems and to improve our proactive maintenance. You will acquire skills that will provide opportunities at many large-scale production facilities all around the world.

Requirements

Skills

Applicants should be:
 Enthusiastic and determined to succeed
 Self-motivated to ensure college deadlines are met
 Have an inquisitive nature
 Have a hands-on approach and a practical mind
 Evidence of practical skills or hobbies to demonstrate this would be an advantage

Qualifications

Applicants should have:
 as a minimum, five passes at GCSE, grades A-C (achieved or predicted), including the following subjects:
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• A technical subject such as CDT, Graphic Communications, Engineering Science or Product Design

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:

Qualification:
Engineering

About the employer

ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Chemical Ltd
Advanced Elastomer Systems Ltd, Traston Road
Newport
NP19 4XF

Disability confident

No

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Successful applicants will undergo aptitude testing at the college (NDGTA), Cwmbran in March & April 2021, followed by face-to-face interviews at ExxonMobil Newport commencing in May 2021.

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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