Salary
£15,795
Location
LE4 9LN
Job Overview
This is an excellent opportunity, working on a variety of projects whilst learning about Machine Tools and Casting Equipment, as well as gaining a full qualification and having a guaranteed full-time job as a Maintenance Engineer after 4 years.
What you’ll do at work:
The Engineering and Maintenance Apprentice supports the Engineering Team in all electrical and mechanical works within the field of Cast Nylon manufacturing.
The first year of the apprenticeship will allow the Apprentice to gain knowledge and experience across all areas of the business as they will participate in a rotation of various key departments within the organisation.
The second year of the apprenticeship will then focus solely on Engineering and Maintenance and the development of the duties as listed below:
Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace
Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department
To develop the skills to manage a project from concept/design through to build and implementation into the business
To develop an understanding of the functional principles of the equipment/machinery within the business
Skills and Qualifications required
Essential qualifications:
GCSE English (Grade Grade C or 4 equivalent) essential
GCSE maths (Grade Grade C or 4 equivalent) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Hours per week
Monday to Friday, 08:30- 16:30 with a daily 30-minute lunch break for the first year. Potentially moving to Alternating Double Day Shift in the second year (6am- 2pm, 2pm- 10pm) 37.5 hours a week
Closing Date
31/05/2026
Website
Apply for the job by visiting https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000024025