APPRENTICE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Summary

We are a global leader in providing printed packaging materials for brands worldwide, eg. Cadbury's Crème Eggs and Terry's Chocolate Orange Truffles. If you're looking to join an innovative, forward-thinking company to kickstart a fantastic career in Engineering, gaining excellent knowledge, learn new skills and techniques, then apply now!

Annual wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

We have set a salary, however this will be reviewed and increase, based on performance, after 3 months.

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, including your taught input in College.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 20 January

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

As a member of the Engineering team, you will gain expertise in understanding high-precision control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), as well as proficiency in utilising various tools and test equipment
You will engage in diverse challenges and projects, receive full training on fault diagnosis and maintenance of production machinery, and be given the opportunity to propose improvements.
You will also collaborate with other engineers, to gain knowledge of fundamental engineering techniques
Each day presents unique opportunities, and you will be part of a dedicated and friendly team that values both their work and their colleagues. At the end of the day you will leave with pride and a sense of achievement knowing you contributed significantly to the products that are being produced

Our fantastic growth and success come from our amazing people, including our awesome Engineering team. We take great pride in our people; they are the most committed, collaborative, competent, and driven professionals any company could wish for.

We offer a competitive salary, 33 days of holiday per year, medical insurance, pension, life insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and individual bonus schemes.

Where you’ll work

HALESFIELD 18

TELFORD

SHROPSHIRE

TF7 4JS

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

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

As an apprentice you will be working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve your Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend Shrewsbury Colleges Group (London Road Campus) for your day release delivery and the remainder of the working week will be in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Site Safety Awareness

About this company

We are a UK based converter of flexible packaging with a wealth of industry expertise and a rich legacy in premium aluminium based packaging materials. We look back on decades of history with rich lineage including Star Aluminium, Alusuisse, Lawson Mardon, Alcan and Novelis. Originally part of Star Aluminium, founded in the West Midlands back in the 1930’s, the company moved to Telford, the birthplace of industry, in 2015 and since this move, we have continued to grow and expand our portfolio of customers and products. The company has now been converting aluminium foil for over 50 years. We are open minded to the inevitable changes in the world around us and move quickly to adapt. Combined with the knowledge and experience we have, in both our processes and people, we have the drive to deliver innovations to make our products more sustainable for the future and help our customers achieve their goals. Today, we are privileged to work with customers who are the best in their field, from independent manufacturers to blue chip multinationals around the world (such as Mondelez or Cadbury, Terrys Orange Chocolate, Nestle and others). We have the utmost respect for our customers and throughout the business, from Customer Service to Quality, we are deeply committed to partnering with our customers, and we place customer satisfaction above all else.

http://www.wzpackaging.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We would look to support you on a permanent basis within your job role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Jules Rhodes

julesr@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743 653 460

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292235.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Monday 6 January at 11:59pm)

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