Apprentice Mechanic/Fitter/Museum Guide

We are offering a ‘hands on’ apprenticeship working alongside our engineering team who have accumulated over many years a great deal of knowledge, skills and experience who would welcome the opportunity to share that expertise with the next generation. This is with a view to going forward in supporting the mining museum as a whole and its mission to keep the stories of coal mining alive by collecting and preserving the industry’s rich heritage, creating memorable and inspiring ways for people of all ages, backgrounds and needs to learn & enjoy all we have to offer.

We are embarking on the next exciting part of our journey to deliver a fresh new vision for our development over the next 10 years, and we are looking for new apprentices to help deliver those ambitions.

Working as a member of the mechanical team, this role is to provide a high-quality mechanical service across the Museum site, both surface and underground.  The apprentice will work with the Museums mechanical team under the supervision of a mechanic/fitter, ensuring compliance by working to mechanical regulations and standards laid down in guidance documents and Approved Codes of Practice.

Duties/Tasks

• To complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship.
• To gain hands on operational experience by working closely with the Museum’s mechanics/fitters assisting with the following duties:
• Assist in the installation, testing and maintenance of mechanical equipment, appliances, plant and fixtures using both hand tools and power tools
• Assist in fault-finding and repair of plant, systems and equipment and carry out any repairs as required
• To identify hazards, defects and a requirement for adjustment or repair ensuring compliance with legislation and good practice
• To assist in the recording of any installation, small works, periodic testing and repair works in line with the Museum’s maintenance plan
• To carry out a varied range of tasks within the Engineering teams assisting colleagues as required
• Gain an understanding of computer-based records associated with mechanical tests / maintenance and assist in keeping these records up to date
• To ensuring a high standard of housekeeping whilst works are progressing
• To ensure that all methods of works comply with the Museum’s policies, in particular health & safety and fire
• Participation in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System of Work / Permit to Work preparation
• Interpretation of technical drawings
• Preparation of reports on work done.

Please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter to apprenticeships@wakefield.ac.uk  – quoting the National Coal Mining Museum for England

Ensure these are submitted prior to the advertised closing date.  Any applications received after this date will not be considered for the role