Apprentice Mechanical Technician
The Oil and Pipelines Agency · Scotland · IV22 2JA
About the role
🚀 Apprentice Mechanical Technician 🚀
Location: Loch Ewe, Aultbea, Ross-Shire 🏴
About Us:
The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a Public Corporation that plays a vital role in managing, operating, and maintaining essential Oil Fuel Depots (OFDs) and a Petroleum Storage Depot for the Secretary of State for Defence. We're a team of around 200 dedicated employees spread across the UK and even overseas, ensuring vital operations run smoothly. We're all about a strong safety culture and working together to achieve our goals. 💪
Your Opportunity:
🔥 NEW & EXCITING ROLE! 🔥 We're on the hunt for a motivated Apprentice Mechanical Technician to join our crew at the OFD in Loch Ewe. This is your chance to kickstart a solid career in mechanical engineering with hands-on training and a recognised qualification.
The Programme:
Get ready for a 3–4-year Mechanical Technician apprenticeship programme that will dive deep into the operational and technical heart of our business. You'll be working towards:
- Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 in Engineering
- National Certificate & SVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
We'll equip you with all the necessary technical certificates to become a master of mechanical engineering. Plus, you’ll gain invaluable knowledge of working on a COMAH Bulk Liquid Operations Site, covering crucial areas like Process Safety study techniques, COMAH regulations, Human Factors, and Functional Safety. 🧠 We deliver this amazing programme in partnership with West College Scotland in Glasgow.
Your Journey:
- Year 1 (30 weeks): Immerse yourself in learning at the University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness. Expect structured terms and living on campus. 📚
- Years 2 & 3: Transition to the OFD Loch Ewe for hands-on experience under a dedicated mentorship programme. Get ready to learn from the best! 🤝
What You'll Be Doing:
You’ll be hands-on with:
- Keeping fuel storage equipment in tip-top shape through routine maintenance. 🔧
- Diagnosing and fixing issues with plant and equipment at OFD Loch Ewe. 💡
- Repairing or coordinating replacements for faulty parts. 🔩
- Carrying out overhauls and replacements as scheduled. 🗓️
- Fitting and assembling mechanical components using the right tools. 🛠️
- Accurately documenting your work on job sheets and planned maintenance cards. ✍️
- Completing planned maintenance and additional tasks to high engineering standards, ensuring safety is always priority! ✅
Who We're Looking For:
We need individuals who are:
- Hardworking and always ready to give their best. 💯
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Eager to learn and grow within the Engineering and Bulk Liquid Storage world. 🌱
- Great communicators and problem-solvers.
- Team players who thrive working with others. 👯♀️
Essential Qualifications:
You'll need a minimum of National 5/Intermediate 1/Credit Standard Grade in Maths, English, and a Science subject. 📈
What You'll Earn:
- Starting Salary: £13,445 per year (dependent on age)
- Final Year Salary: Rises to £20,625! 💰
- Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Mon-Thurs), 7:30 am – 12:30 pm (Fri) (37 hours per week)
As you qualify and gain experience, your salary will increase through our structured pay grades. 🚀
Future Growth:
This role is just the beginning! The OPA offers fantastic career development opportunities. Think Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Safety Engineer, and more! Your journey with us can be as big as you want it to be. 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Routine maintenance of fuel storage equipment
- Fault finding and repair of plant and equipment
- Overhauling and replacing parts according to schedule
- Fit and assembly of mechanical components
- Complete job sheets and planned maintenance cards