Course overview
This occupation is found in the engineering and manufacturing sector. Sectors typically include maritime, maritime defence, automotive, energy, engineering construction and general engineering maintenance industries. Lead maintenance engineering technicians typically perform a multi-disciplinary role, managing or leading other technicians. They may specialise in areas such as mechanical, electronic, or electrical engineering. In this industry it is common to work flexibly, including shift work and being ‘on-call’ to meet customer requirements.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to offer engineering support, technical leadership, and expertise.? Examples can include support for installation, refit, overhaul, alteration, upgrading, design, and maintenance.
You will
Provide support for testing of significant assets, systems, or machinery
Assist in the delivery of complex and critical asset management programmes (asset management programmes are often to unique specifications involving complex maintenance and planning)
Analyse technical information, plan schedules, co-ordinate, lead and deliver work on time
Ensure work is completed to the required quality, following product and personnel safety processes
Provide customer liaison, leadership, support, and expertise to maintenance teams on technical issues
Deal with problems that occur using a structured and controlled approach
Carry out inspections on systems, equipment and components
Potentially lead on the commissioning back into operation after maintenance and overhaul
Experience work in office environment while conducting research or maintenance design and scheduling activities
Experience working in a workshop environment or outdoors while conducting maintenance and commissioning activities
Course information
3 GCSEs at grade C or higher including mathematics,
Level 3 qualification,
Or equivalent or relevant experience.
PPE to be supplied by employer
