This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Skillset and Experience:

• Experience in bearing mounting and dismounting, coupling maintenance and installation and inspections
• Boiler plant and balance of plant maintenance including valve and pressure systems
• Preventative maintenance on plant including rotating assets – pump systems, gear units, hydraulic and pneumatic systems,
• Maintenance of conveyor systems – belt and slat units, spiral conveyance systems including drive systems pressure screens and valving systems
• Maintenance of paper machine assets including oil lubrication systems and roll services, specialist works including high pressure cleaning systems and paper tail feed equipment

Any required qualifications:

• Apprentice trained in mechanical, NVQ level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

• Working within the mechanical maintenance department, working on maintenance of plant including preventative systems.

Location(s):

• Carrington, Manchester

Working hours and pattern:

On site

0730 – 1600 Mon – Thursday

0730 – 1400 Friday

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)