Job Description

As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician at Eakin Healthcare you will assist in maximising product output to meet the company budgeted targets. The role will support realising the targets by maintaining all machinery and equipment to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum and the manufacturing site is able to maintain the high standard of product quality synonymous with the Eakin brand. We will support you in achieving this through practical experience and through the completion of professional qualifications at the nominated regional college.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Attendance to the select college fulfilling apprenticeship requirements
• Completion of all required assignments
• Successful completion of all exams set by the selected college
• Work alongside the Maintenance Technicians to:

• Develop, maintain, and implement planned maintenance schedules and routines for all equipment
• Ensure all plant and equipment is operationally safe and complies with the relevant legislation
• Help maintain all records, documentation and literature in compliance with safety, health, environmental and Company quality standards
• Work in cooperation with maintenance and production teams to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the manufacturing process
• Involved in maintaining and repairing machines with both a mechanical and electrical bias
• Working to deadlines whilst maintaining high levels of quality

Other

• To adhere to the company\xe2\x80\x99s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company\xe2\x80\x99s\xe2\x80\x99 Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to the company\xe2\x80\x99s Quality policy and Environmental policy
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

KEY SKILLS

Essential

• Meet minimum entry requirements set by college
• A passion for electrical and mechanical engineering
• Innovative with high levels of energy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage own time in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects/assignments whilst completing all relevant studies
• Enjoys working as part of a team with ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Willing to undertake additional courses outside of apprenticeship scope if required by the business

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Apprentice Mentor
• Line Manager
• Production staff

External

• Course Co-ordinator at selected college
• Contractors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Ability and willingness to work outside core hours when required to meet business needs
• Must be willing to undertake driving licence examinations during apprenticeship
• Ability to travel to college and relevant Eakin Healthcare site

COMPETENCIES

Creativity \xe2\x80\x93 Produces creative and original ideas and solutions. Likes to find and explore new ways of doing things. Comes up with alternative possibilities and options

Problem solving \xe2\x80\x93 Generates and promotes solutions. Sees clearly which is the best way forward. Able to make decisions and commitments within appropriate time frame.

Resilience \xe2\x80\x93 Can work under pressure, remains calm, thinks clearly and manages emotion under pressure. Addresses issues without being aggressive or controlling and can easily bounce back from setbacks. Is open to feedback and doesn\xe2\x80\x99t dwell on past events.

Team Working \xe2\x80\x93 Enjoys participating in group activities and likes to work in close proximity with other people. Is ready to collaborate with and support others and is willing to co-operate and compromise for the overall good.

Following Directions \xe2\x80\x93 Is motivated to accept and comply with standards and instructions and has a strong conscience about delivering what is promised or expected. Doesn\xe2\x80\x99t like letting people down and works productively in cooperation with, and support of others.

Planning and Organising \xe2\x80\x93 Thinks things through well in advance and maps out future activities, taking the key stages and requirements into account. Likes to monitor to ensure that things are implemented and delivered effectively

Quality Orientation \xe2\x80\x93 Is precise, pays attention to details, checks things and ties up \xe2\x80\x98loose ends\xe2\x80\x99. Has a strong conscience about getting things right and seeks to ensure that decisions and solutions do not involve undue risk, adheres to policy and standards.

Oral Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Talks readily and confidently to people, expressing themselves with obvious ease. Speak out and makes themselves heard, often playing a leading and influential role in debate and discussion.

Interpersonal / Influencing \xe2\x80\x93 Deals with other in a convincing way that leads to gaining agreement without relying on hierarchy and shows sensitivity to working relationships. Doesn\xe2\x80\x99t give up easily in the face of opinions that differ from their own. Influences others to reach conclusions and gain agreements.

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