Apprentice M&E Technician

As one of our mechanical and electrical technician apprentices, you will be involved in a wide range of maintenance and repair works across our structures, plant and equipment. You will be an ambassador of the Canal & River Trust, who is keen to learn new skills.

You will be assisting the local M&E team with the delivery of maintenance and repair works to mechanical & electrical structures, plant and equipment to protect and enhance the reputation of the network as a valued national asset. This will include carrying out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, general works programme, and projects, including working on a wide range of assets such as bridges, locks, pump stations & construction sites.

• Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Assist with point of work risk assessments and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate
• Working outside, ensure that the customer experience is maximised by providing outstanding levels of customer service in accordance with defined standards.
• Promote Canal & River Trust by maintaining a professional approach at all times
• Assist in the planning and preparation of all specific related tasks in terms of mechanical and electrical equipment, materials and plant resources
• Assist the M&E team to ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc) are appropriate for the task
• Support mechanical and electrical asset inspections.
• Identify and report any damage or incidents to M&E Supervisor or Engineers for inputting into SAP
• Assist M&E Team to undertake key duties associated with the mechanical and electrical maintenance of the waterways
• Ensuring that inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust
• Displaying the Trust values and behaviours always

• Our apprentices complete a Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, through virtual webinars and block weeks attendance at our chosen training provider based in Grantham
• You will be expected to stay away from home at college accommodation during your block weeks
• All college related travel costs are paid for by the Trust