Electrical Control & Instrumentation Apprentice
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Company: FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED
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Location: Stonehouse, GL10 3ET
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000021905
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Application Deadline Date: 15/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Reporting to the Electrical Control and Instrumental Engineer Lead, you will be trained to be part of a successful team maintaining an Energy from Waste facility.
Training to be Provided
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.
Level 3 comprises of:
Duration approximately 40-45 months.
Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge).
Years 3–4
Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Level 3 Mechatronics Technician qualification.
Future Prospects
Could lead to full-time position for the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
The successful candidate will be trained to a high level in all aspects of maintaining an energy from waste plant, safely, responsibly and profitably including:
· Understanding Root Cause Analysis
· Understanding/appreciation of Vibration analysis.
· Carrying out operational/maintenance inspections, checks and routines
· Fault finding; learning to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment.
· Trained to work safely: write risk assessments and procedures in order to work safely.
· Be part of a motivated and successful team