Forterra (Hoveringham) - Level 3 - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Nottingham (NG14 7JX)
Closes in 3 days (Friday 4 April 2025)
Posted on 10 March 2025
Contents
Summary
This position is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the multidisciplinary field of mechatronics, enabling the apprentice to contribute to complex projects and build a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
- Wage
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£20,800 a year
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Along with a generous first year salary of £20,800 per annum we will offer you: • Life Assurance • Company Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution • Generous holiday allowance • Holiday Exchange Scheme • Sharesave Scheme eligibility
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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At Forterra, you will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday
At Make UK, your training hours will be Monday 10:00am to 6:30pm, Tuesday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 12:30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Forterra has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of building products in the UK Construction industry, made possible only through the talent, ingenuity and commitment of everyone who works in our business. Our employees are the key to our success and together we keep each other safe and create ground-breaking innovations in an environment where everyone is valued, included and encouraged to make the most of their talents.
We have an amazing opportunity for someone to join Forterra as an apprentice and learn how to become a multiskilled (electro-mechanical) maintenance engineer.
- Get Paid while you learn
- Hands-On Experience with real-world tools and machinery
- Training From The Pros – We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a boss in manufacturing
- Growth Potential – This apprenticeship is just the start. We’re all about helping you learn & achieve your goals
The Apprentice Engineer will be responsible for developing skills in the maintenance, and optimisation of systems that combine mechanical and electrical engineering. Through hands-on training and mentorship, the apprentice will learn to support the:
- Development
- Installation
- Maintenance
of automated systems, robotics, and/or machinery while ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
The Apprentice Engineer will be expected to work towards and complete the apprenticeship program with a focus on self-development, progression, and ownership. At the end of the program, they should aim to be a competent maintenance engineer and be able to work well as a key part of a shift team or alone on a multitude of equipment with minimal extra support.
Where you’ll work
Hoveringham Lane
Nottingham
NG14 7JX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EEF LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
This apprenticeship includes spending 30 weeks in Birmingham in Year 1, on a residential basis, where the travel to Birmingham, accommodation on a half board basis (including breakfast and evening meal) and travel to and from the training facility is paid for by Forterra.
In years 2 and 3, you will attend Make UK on block release, 1 week in every 5, again staying in the hotel and paid for by Forterra.
More training information
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence - in years 2 to 4 in company
- Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
- In college qualifications according to employer requirements
- In house training in line with your requirements.
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (or any other relevant subject) (grade 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Before you apply, you should think about the working environment, which can be noisy and dirty, and you could be working in confined space or at heights. It is also worth considering the importance of completing your coursework and apprenticeship programme to ensure academic progress complements your practical training. Please note that Make UK and Forterra reserve the right to close this advert with no prior notice or change the closing date so apply now to avoid disappointment.
About this company
Forterra has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of building products in the UK Construction industry, made possible only through the talent, ingenuity and commitment of everyone who works in our business. Our employees are the key to our success and together we keep each other safe and create ground-breaking innovations in an environment where everyone is valued, included and encouraged to make the most of their talents.
https://www.forterra.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• Gym • Cycle2Work Scheme • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members • Mental Health First Aiders • Employee Referral Scheme • Financial Wellbeing Program • Personal development • Opportunities for progression
After this apprenticeship
- Should the candidate successfully complete the apprenticeship, possibility of a full time Electro-mechanical Engineering role within the business.
- Potential opportunities for further development for a HNC/HND.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
Make UK Recruitment Team
asrecruitment@makeuk.org
01213447900
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308624.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Friday 4 April 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
To apply, follow the link to Make UK's recruitment portal to complete an application form. Please remember that this application is your introduction to the company, so you should spend time ensuring that it represents you as you wish to be seen. These roles are very popular, so try to impress.