Apprentice Engineer

FORFARMERS UK LIMITED

We are looking to appoint a new apprentice to become a skilled electrically biased Engineer within our production facility in Selby. Employees will be looking to gain a Level 2 (or level 3 qualification - depending on experience) in Engineering along with a raft of industry-based qualifications such as HACCP and transferable skills such as IPAF, 1st Aid, 19th Edition and FLT.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Ensure the plant is safely isolated for colleagues and contractors can work and clean the plant safely
  • Assist contractors as and when required
  • Ensure that all spares used or are required is communicated to the ETM to ensure they are replaced or available for future repairs
  • Record worked carried out on the plant are recorded in the daily maintenance log and on the Assets Master system on DSL
  • Maintain good housekeeping throughout the plant and site by repairing leaks and ensuring work areas are left clean and tidy
  • Follow a “quality first” attitude to “get it right first time” and ensure long term solutions are actioned to prevent further failures to the plant      
  • Actively involved in reducing environmental impact of any spillage using spill kits and drain bunds, to prevent polluted spillages entering the surface water system
  • Help maintain site security
  • Assist and the Production team as required
  • Perform other duties as required and be expected to have a hands-on attitude, working on daily projects and repairs
  • As designated by the Production Manager and Team Manager to ensure full shift cover plus holiday & sickness cover
  • As laid down by Company procedures manuals including production, H&S, environmental and other legal compliance policies
  • Understand requirements of IPPC permit/site environmental/energy system and ensure shift follows appropriate procedures and recording as necessary, be proactive in raising areas for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with Company ISO 50001/14001 procedures, update documentation as required
  • Maintain site processes/standard in line with the UFAS code of practice. Observe the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other current legislation, including the site safety policy
  • Follow Risk Assessments, Safe Working Practices, Permit to Work system and Isolation Procedures
  • Ensure that tools & lifting equipment are used and maintained correctly as required by LOLER

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Engineering Operative Level 2.

You will study a variety of units in Level 2 Diploma/Certificate in practical skills and off the job technical certificate.

The apprentice will have a depth and breadth of English and maths that allow them to operate successfully within their role. This may be met through entry criteria determined by the employer or qualifications and training within the apprenticeship. However, on completion all apprentices will have minimum.

Level 1 qualifications in English and maths.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Engineering role with the existing site team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Physical fitness, Diligent, Hardworking, Understanding of Agriculture

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 Equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Dusty, industrial environment. Heavy lifting, confined and at height working required. Occasional out of hours working (large installation work) maybe be required.

About the employer

Do you ever stop to wonder where your Sunday morning poached egg came from? Or the milk in your cafè latte? Or what about the sausage and bacon served with full English? It will come as no surprise to you that the animals which produce these products need to eat themselves too. And that’s where ForFarmers comes into the equation. ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. And that probably sounds a great deal simpler than it actually is. Make no mistake: an awful lot of knowledge, research and innovation has gone into one of those seemingly simple-looking chunks of animal feed. And these are the kind of things we, as a company, invest a great deal in.

Employer

FORFARMERS UK LIMITED
https://www.forfarmers.co.uk/

Address

ForFarmers - Selby
Olympia Mills
Barlby Road
Selby
YO8 5AF