KEYFACTS
Location:
Leicestershire
Wage:
£12,313.60 to £22,010.56
Possible Start Date:
02-09-2024
Working Week:
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm (3pm finish on a Friday)
Apprenticeship Framework:
Engineering and manufacturing
Level:
Advanced
Duration:
42 Months
APPRENTICESHIPSUMMARY
The role of apprentice workshop technician within KSB Ltd is centred around the development of all necessary skills to become a fully qualified technician with specialist knowledge of pump repairs. Apprentices work alongside time served engineers many of whom completed the KSB apprenticeship scheme themselves!
Based in our Loughborough service centre, apprentices will be fully trained in all of the skills required to competently carry out the tasks detailed below. This includes the use of hand and machine tools, lifting and health & safety:
- Dismantle pumps and motors to component level, assess condition and compile reports.
- Assembly and testing of equipment to as new condition ready for return to site.
- Carry out fault finding on equipment returned to our facility for inspection.
Once a week, (during term time only), apprentices have day release to Loughborough College to learn additional knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to the course. These will then be implemented in the workplace and regularly reviewed to check understanding.
REQUIREMENTS ANDPROSPECTS
DESIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL Qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Things to consider
Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Due to the nature of this role and for health and safety reasons, applicants must be 18+. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.ABOUT THEEMPLOYER
KSB LIMITED
KSB Limited in the United Kingdom & Ireland offers a wide range of services and activities, including industry, water utilities, the energy sector, the KSB pump & valve range covers a vast spectrum – from domestic circulating pumps to process pumps or power station boiler feed units. Valves are available in a choice of designs, sizes and materials for a whole spread of applications. The experienced staff commit to first-class customer service, comprehensive support and consultancy. In addition, our engineers and technicians can draw on many years of experience with all KSB products but also products of other manufacturers. In order to further improve our services offered to customers at a regional level, Suitable candidates will join a focused service team.