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A1 Stairlifts Apprenticeship Opportunity
A1 Stairlifts are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing, and willing-to-learn young apprentice to join our small team. We don’t mind being asked any questions as we feel this is a great way for you to gain an understanding of what is involved on a day-to-day basis.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Help and assist the Warehouse Manager
- Adhering to H&S
- Prepping all different makes/models of stairlifts
- Prepping tracks
- Making up kit boxes
- Help with stock take
- Dealing with parts request for jobs and van stock
- Help maintain a clean working environment in the warehouse
- Dealing with colleagues to obtain clarification when required
- Creating & closing tasks/jobs raised in BC
- Updating the stock spreadsheet
- Buddying with engineers out on-site to help with installs/removals & repairs
Where you'll work
Unit 6-7, Marley Mills
Marley Street
Keighley
BD21 5JX
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Lift and escalator engineering (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and industry guidance, for example, method statements and risk assessments.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures, for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Use tools, alignment equipment, and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required.
- Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods.
- Apply principles and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems.
- Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools.
- Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings, and general arrangement drawings.
- Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions.
- Prepare, maintain, and restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Record and enter information - paper-based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records, and any legal reporting requirements.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
- Apply team working principles.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
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Option 1: Traction Lift Environment
- Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
- Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out lift equipment.
- Carry out installation of lift suspension systems.
- Carry out installation of lift machines, overspeed protection devices, and control systems.
- Carry out installation of lift doors, entrances, and associated equipment.
- Apply procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
- Comply with procedures to access and egress to lift pit and top of car spaces.
- Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
Option 2: Escalator or Moving Walk Environment
- Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
- Carry out installation of escalator and moving walk equipment, for example, truss, steps, pallets, handrail, chains, step band, and safety sensors.
- Apply techniques and principles of measuring and setting out escalator or moving walk equipment.
- Apply procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
- Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
- Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
Option 3: Traction Lift Environment
- Apply the required procedures when working in a traction lift environment.
- Check lift positioning systems are working to specification.
- Check, replace, and set up lift door systems and clearances and check door closing protection.
- Check lift travel requirements, such as the correct set up of lift travel over-runs.
- Inspect and verify the compliance of suspension systems. Determine when replacement is necessary.
- Conduct planned and reactive lift maintenance.
- Apply procedures to take the lift out of service in preparation for access.
- Apply procedures to put the lift into service and confirm correct operation associated with lift systems.
- Comply with procedures to access and egress lift pit and top of car spaces.
Option 4: Escalator or Moving Walk Environment
- Apply the required procedures when working in an escalator or moving walk environment.
- Carry out removal and replacement of escalator or moving walk parts, for example, steps, pallets, chains, handrails, and adjust for optimal performance.
- Check and set up safety systems, for example, comb plates, handrail entry devices, step sag switches, step and pallet sensors, and handrail sensors, ensuring they operate to specification.
- Check, adjust, and repair tensioning systems, for example, handrail tension, main drive chain tension, step chain tension. Split, remove, and replace chains.
- Conduct planned and reactive escalator or moving walk maintenance.
- Apply procedures to take the escalator or moving walk out of service in preparation for access.
- Comply with procedures to access and egress escalator or moving walks bottom return spaces.
- Apply procedures to put the escalator or moving walk into service and confirm correct operation associated with escalator or moving walk systems.
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Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and industry guidance, for example, method statements and risk assessments. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and organisational procedures, for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Use tools, alignment equipment, and measuring devices, completing calibration checks where required. Lift and handle systems and components using mechanical or manual methods. Apply principles and techniques to access digital and analogue control and drive systems. Fault find and diagnose issues using electrical measuring equipment such as multi-meters and electronic diagnostic tools. Interpret and use engineering documentation such as electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, construction drawings, and general arrangement drawings. Identify, organise, and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact. Communicate with others verbally, for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Comply with information contained in site notices and instructions. Prepare, maintain, and restore the work area on completion of the activity. Record and enter information - paper-based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment maintenance records, test results, handover documents, on-site checklists, waste environmental records, and any legal reporting requirements. Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures. Apply team working principles. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Training will take place at Keighley College
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About this employer
A1 Stairlift Services provides high quality and affordable prime stairlifts. It specialises in reconditioned stairlifts, backed up by great customer service. The team prides themselves on finding the right stairlift for each individual customer. The friendly team is always on hand to respond quickly and provide constant care for you and your stairlift.
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