Apprenticeship Mechatronics Maintenance Technician - Mechanical – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Mechanical Engineering involves multi mechanical disciplines ranging from mechanical fitting to mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance to rapid response for breakdowns, working site service support teams and specialised department engineering team using continuous improvement techniques in an effort to reduce costs & improve efficiency.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Additional shift premiums apply where applicable.

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

During the first year of training the following will apply: 5 days/week plus possible evening class. 9 am - 5 pm Mon to Thurs, and 9 am - 4.30 pm Fri. Once on-site, apprentices may be required to work on a shift pattern and to work weekends.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

A Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship at Liberty Pipes Hartlepool involves multi mechanical disciplines which range from mechanical fitting to mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance to rapid response for breakdowns and site service support to being part of a specialised engineering team. The engineering function is very diverse, and apprentices will gain opportunities to visit the different areas and experience the function of the team in each particular area.
Tasks cover a wide range of disciplines and equipment including:
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Conveyance & pipe handling equipment
Pumping and wash systems
Automated cutting & milling equipment
Overhead Cranes & mobile plant
Ultrasonic and x-ray systems
Gas fired furnaces
Universal Skills required are:
Application of Lifting & Pressure system regulations
Inspection and Plant Condition Monitoring (Plant Maintenance)
Fault finding and diagnosis
Testing and Calibrations
Slinging, Rigging & Transportation
Small fabrication skills, welding and burning
You will be responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, quality & performance of the relevant equipment and using continuous improvement techniques in an effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency. You will work within the Liberty Pipes Hartlepool business, which produces large diameter pipes designed to meet the detailed and demanding requirements of some of the worlds most challenging markets and industries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to study mechanical engineering in a practical and hands on environment.

Where you’ll work

42 Inch Mill
Tube Works
Hartlepool
Durham
TS25 2EF

Training

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

College or training organisation

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Your training plan

The first year of training will be based at Hartlepool College of Further Education with placements during college vacations on employer's premises.
Following successful completion of the first year, apprentices will work on site with day release to HCFE as appropriate.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 5 with 6 preferred)
Science and Technology (grade 5 with 6 preferred)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The successful candidate will be working in a multi-skilled environment within a heavy engineering manufacturing environment.

About this company

A member of the Liberty Steel UK group of companies. The Pipe Mills at Liberty Pipes Hartlepool are the UK’s largest steel pipe mills, manufacturing heavy duty steel pipe primarily for the energy and construction industries both in the UK and worldwide. This is a very exciting time to join our team at Hartlepool Pipe mills as we embark upon our long-term strategy of extending our support of the new Energy Transition infrastructure within the UK.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Apprentices who demonstrate consistent commitment, thoroughness and ability may have the opportunity for further training & qualifications (HNC & B.Eng). Possibility of future permanent employment, roles can progress through to technician, team leader, shift engineer, department manager, and a wide range of operational roles.

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