Engineering Maintenance Apprentice (48 month fixed term contract)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group. West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success.  The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.  

We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.

Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group, VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.

JOINING OUR JOURNEY

When you join our college, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Health Service
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (July)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking
• On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
• On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be part of a team that provides and efficient and effective technical support service within workshop areas at the Engineering Innovation Centre based in Sutton-in-Ashfield. You will provide support to students and staff alike in the Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication and Welding workshops. You will act, as a first point of contact for technical issues for staff and students alike.               

The ideal candidate will be technically aware, customer focussed with a friendly, outgoing personality and the confidence to deal with technical queries from students and colleagues in face to face situations. You will be supported to undertake a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship which will last for four years. You will also attend specific training to aid your development in the role.

You will be required to work flexibly, normally between the hours of 8.30am – 5pm. You will complete a technical qualification on a day release basis.

The role will require you to embed the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike. 

Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an online application form by 5pm on Tuesday 4th July 2017 via the Vision Apprentices website:

http://visionapprentices.co.uk/vacancies/Vacancy.aspx?ref=VAC001258243