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    Plant Mechanic Level 3 Apprenticeship - Hinwick, United Kingdom - Joseph Gallagher Limited

    Joseph Gallagher Limited
    Joseph Gallagher Limited Hinwick, United Kingdom

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    Location: Wellingborough- Specialist Plant Associates Contract: Apprentice
    Hours: Full Time
    Salary:
    Competitive (DOE)
    Benefits: Discretionary bonus, life Assurance (x4 salary), generous pension, best practice awards / vouchers, employee assistance programme, an array of perks via Perkbox, 31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)

    Equipment that you will be working on includes:

    Tunnelling machines

    SPA own and operate a fleet of tunnelling machines ranging from 0.6M diameter to 3.0M diameter which are used both on UK projects and overseas projects, equipment is prepared for hire and fully tested and commissioned before dispatch. The preparation of the equipment will involve working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as other ancillary equipment and fabrication works.

    Ventilation equipment

    We own and operate a range of specialist ventilation equipment used predominantly on tunnelling works, the equipment undergoes full refurbishment and testing process before dispatch, this involves stripping all components of the fan and replacing all worn or damaged parts.

    Hyperbaric equipment

    SPA is the largest provider of hyperbaric chambers in the UK, the equipment is used on both tunnelling and marine works all over the world, once again equipment is stripped and checked before dispatch

    Specialist tunnelling equipment

    This includes shaft jacking equipment, power packs, pneumatic and electrically driven mixing equipment and pumps, concrete pumps, and robotic spraying equipment as well as a host of other items of plant.

    Specialist separation equipment

    As part of our equipment range, we operate slurry separation and screening equipment as well as centrifuge systems and dosing systems

    As part of your apprenticeship, you will be actively involved in the preparation for hire of all this equipment and will learn extensively about hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as electrical control systems, fabrication and welding and multiple other engineering skills.

    Please note that this is a physical job and a hands on approach is required.

    Information:

  • For the Level 3 qualification the learner must have at least 4 GCSEs in Maths, English and a Science at grade 4 or above (4-9) which is the old C or above (C-A)
  • Duration is typically 36-48 months.
  • College timetable- Block release at college (accommodation at college and 3 meals a day will be provided)
  • On the Job Training completing 12-hour shift patterns
  • Main place of work and on the job training will be Specialist Plant Associates in Wellingborough.
  • Employment start date July 2024/ Apprenticeship start date September 2024.
  • Company Background
    The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.
    LIFE Culture

    We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company's DNA and core values.

    Disability Confident Committed
    We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

    Reasonable Adjustments
    We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at