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Start date: 1st September 2025.Site Location: Guildford STW, GU1 1RUWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 07:30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 Months.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN.Qualification you will obtain: You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Mechanical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?
Start date: 1st September 2025.Site Location: Thames Gateway - Essex - IG11 0ADWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 07:30 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 36-42 Months.Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN.Qualification you will obtain: You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Mechanical Pathway. (Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering).?Entry Requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A*-C), in Maths and English OR functional skills level 2 in Maths and English.
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Location TreforestSalary 29,625Contract Permanent (Full Time)Closing date 17th March 2025Working hours7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week Monday to Friday between our core working hours 7.00am 5.30pm. There is also a requirement to work various shift patterns where required which includes weekend and evening work, and participation in a 247 standby rota
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