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Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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About the Role

<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice on a degree pathway to join our Asset Delivery &amp; Engineering team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?&nbsp;</p>

During your University Day release, you will be learning about computer aided analysis, thermodynamics, dynamics and vibration which will aid you in carrying out the following duties on our sites: 

  • Site visits to sites all over Yorkshire which includes working with a variety of operational teams and developing an understanding of the different processes and technologies used
  • Working on a variety of projects including maintenance design and assurance to projects that are investigating complex problems
  • Carrying out site and equipment inspections
  • Working alongside contractors to effectively plan, design and deliver maintenance activities across sites
  • Working towards regulations and alongside regulators to maintain compliance
  • A DBS check will be carried out upon appointment 
  • Full UK driving licence is required 
  • A willingness to work at height and in confined spaces once trained
  • A willingness to travel across Yorkshire

Upon completion, the apprentice can expect to be moved onto the progression plan within their Substantive Mechanical Engineering role which links to further development and pay increases. 

About the Training

Product Design and Development Engineer (degree) Level 6.

This is a 4-year programme that has been carefully designed and selected to support the next Mechanical Engineering Apprentice within our Asset Delivery & Engineering team to develop the right Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours for the business and the role. The training is delivered through a blended learning approach of on campus lectures and self-directed study. 

About the Employer

Our Funded Learning team work closely with teams across the business to offer as many quality opportunities as possible to support the building of knowledge, skills and behaviours for our learners to use in the workplace. Each apprentice will benefit from a support network including former apprentices who have been on similar journeys and a central support team who will make sure your training provider delivers a quality programme. Complemented by employability workshops, experiential team building sessions and social activities, our apprentice remain strong as a cohort throughout their career at Yorkshire Water.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Course/Training

Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

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