Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Apprentice

Veolia; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Job description

Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Apprentice
Salary: 22,048 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Veolia Newhaven ERF, North Quay Road, Newhaven, BN9 0AB
Programme Duration: up to 42 months

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 17th - 24th March and assessment days will take place between w/c 31st March - 7th April

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Apprenticeship Programme:

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

As well as this, you'll also gain a Level 3 Instrumentation and Control Engineering BTEC, NVQ Competency Certificate and safety training.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel overqualified, as we may consider offering a higher apprenticeship level depending on your individual circumstances.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing:

As an Engineer at one of our ERFs, you'll have an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and challenging targets. You'll maintain our workshop, solve diverse problems, and ensure everything meets Veolia's safety standards. It's a dynamic role where no two days are the same, you'll constantly learn and grow while helping turn waste into energy.

• You will be exposed to all aspects of the process from plant operating techniques to preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
• You will be involved in various plant efficiency improvements which will require you to develop new skills and integrate new equipment on site
• Identify and fix faults on operation plant and equipment
• Working in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths, English & preferably Science
• Ability to follow health and safety policies and procedures and willing to challenge unsafe behaviour
• Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with others
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable)

What's next?

Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.