PAPER IS OUR PASSION!
Are you interested in technology and love to solve complex problems in the finest detail? Are you particularly interested in state-of-the-art electronic systems? Do you enjoy working in or leading a performance-oriented team?
Then the profession of Electrical Apprenticeship could be right for you.
Become part of our investment into the future
#WEAREPALM
PALM is a successful, medium-sized family-owned company headquartered in Aalen. With 4,800 employees across 38 facilities, we are a leading European supplier of corrugated base paper and graphic papers made from 100% recycled paper, as well as corrugated packaging.
We place particular emphasis on state-of-the-art technologies, innovation, sustainable thinking and action, and a positive work environment. We are a responsible and motivated team where work is enjoyable and your talents are nurtured. With us, you’ll receive a high-quality and diverse apprenticeship in a forward-thinking family-owned company.
At a glance
Your education
- To be trained in all technical aspects of the mechanical maintenance processes and complete the apprenticeship programme in accordance with the college and national requirements.
Location
- College of West Anglia, King’s Lynn (Day release, once week)
- Electrical Department at Palm Paper, King’s Lynn (4 days per week)
Reporting to
Training Supervisor Engineering or Appointed Mentor
Contract length and qualification
- 3 years
- After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will qualify with a Level 3 Certificate in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician and will be become a Junior Engineer at Palm Paper.
About you:
- Be living and eligible to work in the UK
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn new subjects and apply this to the work place
- Well organised and motivated to independent studies
- A minimum of English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 / A*-C
- Good IT Skills, in particular MS Office applications
- Responsible and accountable
- Interest in electrical theory and practical application
Responsibilities:
To maintain a variety of electrical equipment onsite to ensure efficient operation of the mill and automated processes, including:
- Testing, servicing and repairs of valves and controllers
- Maintenance of process measurement equipment
- Motor changes and alignments
- Understanding and working with industrial control systems
- Condition analysis – thermal imaging
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Understanding PLC control
- Process control programming
- High Voltage and low voltage power systems
Areas studied at college:
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Math with practical application to engineering
- Mechanical principles
- PLC control
- Power systems
- Design of electrical circuits
Additional training:
- Use of hand and power tools
- Workshop Machinery
- Understanding and reading electrical drawings and documentation
- Operation of a cherry picker
- Operation of overhead cranes and hoists
Further education/development
Following successful completion of a mechanical competency skill set in year 4 at the mill, you could be promoted to an Electrical Engineer.
There is scope within the role to expand and develop personally with additional training through higher national qualifications, degrees or on specific subject matter.
