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Apprentices will undertake a series of placements across different Maintenance teams and campuses. They will develop a range of skills, with key training areas including:
- health and safety
- cold and hot water systems
- heating systems
- electrical systems
- drainage and waste systems
- ventilation
- air pressure cascade supporting research laboratories
- fume cupboards
You will also have work placements and gain hands-on experience with other teams in Estates Operations, including Project Delivery, Engineering Workshop, Energy & Environment, and Engineering.
Apprentices will spend one day each week undertaking a special programme of off-the-job training provided by Choice Training, based in Dagenham, and work towards the level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
With effect from 21 May 2021, any individual who will be undertaking research activities, at PhD level or above, in one of the Academic Subjects/Fields of Research relevant to ATAS will be required to obtain a free of charge ATAS certificate before they can apply for a visa to work in the UK. This will include research, academic, engineering and technician staff applying for Skilled Worker visas. Some exemptions apply.
Find out more about about the ATAS scheme