Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will embark on a journey to become a highly skilled engineer by acquiring a diverse range of technical skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience. Through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training, you will support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions.

Wage: £13,741 to £22,222.20 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Days for the first two years, then go onto shifts on year 3 (to be confirmed).
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 3

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Attend all relevant training and complete required course work
Gain hands-on engineering experience working alongside and under the supervision
Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship program
Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of engineering systems and equipment.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to their implementation
Prepare and present reports using comms on maintenance tasks, project progress and outcomes

Where you’ll work

Weetabix Mills

Burton Latimer

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 5JR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Our Level 3 apprenticeships take 3 years to complete, plus 3 months End Point Assessment (EPA). You’ll attend block release off-the-job training in 2-4 week blocks at the training centre in Coventry , spending the rest of your time with your employer Weetabix Ltd.

Weetabix Mills,
Burton Latimer
Kettering
NN15 5J

More training information

MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN

Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians make sure that plants and equipment are working at the required standards, with potential activities including installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications, and the ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment.

Knowledge and skills include:

Health & safety
Mechanical assembly
PLC
Electronics
Electrical install / fault finding
Robot programming & maintenance
Hand fitting
CAD
Mechanical maintenance techniques
Maths
Communications
Mechanical principles
Electrical and electronic principles
Efficiency
Project management
Electro-pneumatic and hydraulics

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths, Science (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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Need to be able to travel to Coventry for training

About this company

We believe that our purpose is to help people live better lives by providing better breakfasts and we make sure that this is at the core of everything we do. We’re passionate about helping you start your day in the best way and we are committed to doing this in a sustainable, responsible way. It’s in our DNA.

https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role is designed to prepare you for professional qualifications in engineering and to develop your potential as a future leader in the industry.

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