Recruitment Role Profile Form (Template)
Version 1.0
Last amended: February 2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Trainee Technician (Apprenticeship) – Electrical Engineering
School/Department:
Faculty of Engineering
Salary:
£14,767 per annum
Job Family and Level: Technical Services Trainee
Contract Status:
This apprenticeship is available from September 2016 and will be
offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of four years.
Hours of Work:
36¼ hours per week, 5 days per week, 8.30am-4.50pm Mon-Thurs,
8.30am-4.25pm Fri.
Location:
Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Workshop,
Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham. NG7 2RD
Reporting to:
Senior Technical Manager
University
Of
Purpose of the Role: To train as a Electrical Engineering Apprentice Technician within the
Faculty of Engineering, providing technical support to researchers, students and academic staff
within the University. Based within an electrical workshop, the role will gain a broad
understanding of the various electrical engineering subjects and techniques available including
installation of mains electrical supplies and lighting circuits to IET wiring regulations
BS3761:2008;installation and construction of safety interlock systems; construction of control
circuits. Training will progress in a specific skill area, while working at all times under the
supervision of engineering technicians. The role will attend suitable day release courses at a
local training establishment.
Main Responsibilities
% time
per year
1.
Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of electrical engineering
skills and techniques, while under the instruction of skilled engineering
technicians.
35%
2.
Demonstrating learned skills and techniques as the training period progresses.
30%
3.
Undertake and complete suitable college courses throughout the training
period with a view to completing a suitable level 4 (HNC) qualification.
15%
4.
Learn, understand and demonstrate the importance of the University’s Health
& Safety policy
5%
5.
Creating and maintaining a training log book over the duration of the
apprenticeship period to record skills learned and projects worked on.
5%
6.
Maintenance and general housekeeping of workshop and laboratory areas.
5%
7.
Any other duties associated with the role.
5%
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Essential
5 GCSE’s including English, Maths, and
a Science, grades A to C
Desirable
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at
Grades A – B, to include
Mathematics,
English
and
Physics
Skills/Training
Good level of practical ability
General computer skills.
Experience
Practical school level Technology work
within a workshop environment.
Basic understanding of
engineering drawings.
Statutory/Legal
Must satisfy the requirements for the
Governments advanced apprentice
scheme:
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Awareness of Health and Safety
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Set own high standard of work produced.
Prioritise own workload
Plan mains installations showing alternative layouts, varying from basic installations to more
complicated installations as training progresses.
General electrical engineering advice to research staff and students.
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
Alterations and modifications to designs and materials to improve functionality, reliability and
safety.
Ordering of tools, parts, etc. within a limited budget.
iii)
referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder
Major safety issues.
Requesting annual leave.
Reporting sickness.
Additional Information
Applicants must have a positive attitude with a willingness to train and learn, a flexible
approach and the ability to communicate, work under supervision and as part of a team.
Maintain a smart appearance and acting in a professional manner at all times both in and out
of the University campus.
Please quote ref: APP2016-116516
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