XAAR Level 3 Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

  • Company: XAAR
  • Location: Huntingdon, PE29 6XX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Between £239.00 and £355.00 per week
  • Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
  • Ref: VAC-00413
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/08/2022
  • Start Date: 05/09/2022
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: 8:00 – 4:30 Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 12:30 Friday

Brief Description

To perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and to deliver skilled technical support in resolving equipment downtime events, all in support of minimising production downtime.

Qualifications Required

We are looking for a minimum of 5 GCSE's (including Maths, English, Science at grade 4 / C)

Personal Qualities

• Positive & determined attitude
• Creative
• Passion to understand and improve machines and systems

Skills Required

The successful candidate will have:
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Work independently
• Teamwork

Training to be Provided

This 4 year programme will include:
• Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
• In house training in line with your requirements.

Future Prospects

Future role results in becoming a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with opportunities to progress and develop.

Vacancy Detail

XAAR is the world’s leading manufacturer on inkjet technologies. Specialising in printheads, XAAR’s technology is used broadly across manufacturing applications including:
• Graphics
• Labelling
• Packaging
• Product decoration
• Ceramic tile
• Glass decoration

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.
Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible
Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly
Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve
Integrity – we deliver on our promises
Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

To perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and to deliver skilled technical support in resolving equipment downtime events, all in support of minimising production downtime.
Key Duties:
• Installations
• Servicing
• Repairs
• Equipment moves and changes
• Upgrades
• Modifications
• Problem solving
• Identifying problems and resolving
You will work closely with experts in the field and receive training regarding the nature of the role.

Other Information

Fast pace and developing industry
Please note: During the first year of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to attend Make UK's training centre in Birmingham on a Fully funded residential programme. You will stay in Make UKs preferred hotel, which is fully safeguarded, on a paid half board basis. You will travel up on Sunday evening and Make UK will transport you to their centre and back daily. The early finish on Friday means that you can travel home from 12.30pm on Fridays.

Salary Progression
Year 1 £12,500/ 22+ years old = £18,525
Year 2 £19,916/ 22+ years old = £23,500
Year 3 £22,300/ 22+ years old = £30,250
Year 4 £32,500/ 22+ years old = £36,375

This apprenticeship has expired