CBS Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

To develop into a competent Mechanical engineering technician by combining structured academic learning with supervised, practical experience across the design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in CBS distributed energy and decarbonisation projects.

What you'll do at work

• Complete the agreed apprenticeship programme, off-the-job learning, assessments, portfolio and end-point assessment requirements within the planned timescales
• Work under appropriate supervision and within personal competence, escalating uncertainty, hazards, technical concerns and design changes promptly
• Support the preparation and checking of mechanical engineering information, including calculations, equipment schedules, layouts, schematics, specifications, scopes of work and technical submissions
• Assist with the selection and application of mechanical equipment for systems such as CHP, heat pumps, heating and cooling networks, gas systems, pumps, pipework, heat exchangers, ventilation and associated balance-of-plant
• Gain practical experience of fluid systems, heat transfer, pressure systems, materials, valves, supports, insulation, maintenance access and equipment interfaces, as relevant to assigned projects
• Support site surveys, installation inspections, pressure and integrity testing, commissioning, fault finding, maintenance and the capture of accurate as-built information
• Use engineering software, document-control systems and standard CBS templates accurately, maintaining clear records and traceability
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, lessons learned and continuous-improvement activities, contributing constructively and completing agreed actions
• Apply CBS safety expectations, mechanical safe-working principles, risk controls, permit requirements and environmental responsibilities at all times
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, subcontractors and the training provider, representing CBS professionally

Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance, SHEQ, Commercial and Procurement teams; clients, suppliers, subcontractors and the appointed training provider

Where you'll work

Centrica Business Solutions
Centenary Way
Salford
M50 1RF

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.