Apprentice – Civils Mechanical Engineer Purfleet
About CLd N
CLd N is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, CLd N ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLd N provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European Ro Ro operators. CLd N’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLd N’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLd N’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.
CLd N Ports are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice to provide support to our Purfleet Civils Department. The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the Maintenance Operations & Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship and will receive full support from the organisation throughout the 3-year training programme, which will include both on site and college attendance to complete this apprenticeship.
Your role
§ To be placed on secondment with key term contracts domestically in the UK and within the CLDN terminals in Europe to gain experience in real life situations.
§ To be trained in the specific mechanical and electrical processes in the port environment, alongside tradesmen from term contractors which will include small plant and machinery used on the terminal.
§ To be trained in the hydraulic systems within the port environment, by being placed with term contractors. To understand and work from schematic drawings with a view to problem solve any breakdown. In addition, to be able to repair and maintain all pumps and systems.
§ To be trained in all heating and plumbing control systems within the port.
§ To trained on the control systems on the BMS system, whilst being able to adjust and maintain all pumps and valve systems.
§ To be conversant with schematic drawing for high and low voltage.
§ To understand, maintain and manage the communications systems on the telemetry integrated into critical systems.
§ To be comfortable working on floating assets alongside the workforce.
§ To become conversant with the heavy plant used in the terminal workshop and to understand and work on heavy diesel engines.
Your profile
§ You will hold GCSE level 4 or functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).
§ An interest in developing a Civils Engineering career.
§ It is important that you have a good work ethic and good organisational skills.
§ You will have good written and verbal communication skills.
§ You must be a self-motivated individual, with a flexible approach to work.
§ You must be able to work within a team.
§ Good timekeeping is essential.
§ Must be willing to undertake any duties that may arise to contribute to the day-to-day running of department.
§ Ideally, you will hold a full UK driving licence.
Our offer
§ Pension scheme
§ Life Assurance Cover
§ Funded training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/12/2024
Reference ID: Apprentice – Civils Mechanical Engineer