Polypipe Civils Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer to assist the Engineering Team. The successful candidate will have a practical attitude with a good work ethic.

• Develop and improve planned maintenance schedules
• Prioritise work within the engineering department and deploy resources accordingly
• Maintain and reduce engineering downtime, respond rapidly to machine failures and breakdowns
• Handle engineering support requests for the production area and for the plant's infrastructure on a daily basis
• Carry out refurbishments of equipment as required, obtaining parts / information as required
• Use and regularly update the departmental reporting systems, including reporting on faults as well as preventative maintenance works
• Reporting the progress of the work and encountered problems to the Engineering Manager and, in his absence, the Shift Manager / team leader
• Keep the engineering workshop clean and tidy as well as recording on an audit log
• Report accidents, hazards and 'near misses' as well as faulty equipment to the management team
• Ensure a swift response and rectification of safety related issues
• Take reasonable care for others and your own health and safety
• Cooperate with management on health and safety matters
• Any other duties as reasonably requested

Skills Required

• Possess good practical skills
• Enjoy problem solving
• Be confident working with a variety of equipment
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be punctual and reliable
• Be pro-active and self-motivated
• Be committed to personal and professional development

Qualifications Required

• GCSEs at grade A/7 - C/4 in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
• Practical based subject

Personal Qualities Required

• Have a mature outlook
• Be well presented
• Have a professional manner

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