Willerby
Apprentice - Engineering Maintenance Technician - Dual Discipline
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About Us
Willerby - it’s our name and is a core component of who we are. We’re so proud of our legacy and to have grown from manufacturing in a tiny village nearby to our sprawling 90-acre site in Hull today. Our goal has always been and always will be dedication to detail and creating a quality product.
With 80 years experience, Willerby has been the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges. We love designing practical and beautiful homes for parks not only in the UK but also across the world.
Opportunity
Are you a hands-on problem solver who wants to understand how complex machinery works? If you are torn between pursuing an electrical or a mechanical career, you don’t have to choose.
We are looking for an Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician to join our team on a Dual-Discipline pathway. Working in partnership with HETA, our local engineering training provider, where you will train to become highly skilled in both mechanical and electrical engineering. You will earn while you learn, combining top-tier workshop education at HETA with real-world, hands-on experience alongside our onsite engineers.
About You
It doesn’t matter which department or team you work in, there are some common attributes we look for in all our employees:
- Dependable – the ability to produce consistent, high quality work as well as great attendance and time keeping. It shows you’re serious and care about your team and the work you do.
- Positive Attitude – contribute positively to the company and the people. You’re able to take initiative or provide suggestions.
- Adaptable – up for a challenge and don’t mind hard work. At ease working in a structured environment but you also understand that sometime change is necessary.
- Team Player – able to communicate, collaborate and engage with people from across the business. Ultimately, you understand you have an important part to play in the success of your team and the company.
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Have achieved a minimum of Grade 5 at GCSE Level (Grade C) in English, Maths & Science and at least one other GCSE.
Core Duties of your Apprenticeship
- Identify the correct materials and tooling for different tasks and check that they are damage free & fit for use, e.g. safety features are all working, adhering to instructions given in OPLs and SWIs
- Support the Maintenance team in delivering a full range of maintenance services to the business – learning how to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Work with team colleagues to ensure the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness and complies with company and legislative standards at all times.
- Ensure all appropriate PPE is worn at all times when working at height and assist with housekeeping
- Undertake waste management duties, ensuring all recycling is processed efficiently, operating machinery where appropriate in a safe manner.
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By the end of your Apprenticeship
- Responsible for effectively completing engineering tasks within the maintenance team and following the departmental systems to ensure that task completion is carried out efficiently and effectively.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks as requested and communicate ongoing work effectively.
- Fault find on Electrical / Mechanical systems.
- Responsible for the completion of pre-task safety reviews, ensuring all safety precautions are demonstrated and adhered to.
- Adhere to all departmental systems and understand prioritisation where necessary.
- Source components / materials and place orders as necessary.
You will have an opportunity to gain experience and learn skills in areas that are closely linked to the Maintenance role. The benefits of this approach include; better understanding of the company, opportunity to work with different teams, a broader experience by the end of the Apprenticeship.
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