Mechatronics Apprentice

SPECIALIST ANODISING COMPANY LIMITED

Lancashire (BB10 1NY)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 March 2025

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Summary

SACO are looking to employ a Mechatronics Apprentice to work in their team. With over 34 years of experience in design and manufacturing, we currently employ over 450 people across three separate factories. The apprentice will be trained in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and work towards achieving an Advanced qualification.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am-3.30pm and Friday, 7.30am-2.30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Assist with and perform installation and maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective operation of various electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Repairing or maintaining, all electrical and mechanical equipment within or around the SACO buildings
  • Completing pre-scheduled preventative maintenance
  • As an apprentice mechatronic technician, you will be trained in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems

Where you’ll work

New Hall Works
Elm Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 1NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician:

  • First Year: Block-release in the college setting 
  • Second Year: One day-release at college and the rest of the time is in the workplace 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Over 34 years of experience in design and manufacturing Founded in 1985, SACO remains a family-owned business located in Burnley, Lancashire. We've come a long way since opening our first factory, currently employing over 450 people across three separate factories.

https://sacoltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There may be opportunity to progress onto a higher level qualification or secure permanent employment 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Lauren Thomas

lauren.thomas@nelsongroup.ac.uk

01282440319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308942.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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