Summary
The Site Mechanical Apprentice Engineer will be responsible for carrying out tasks assigned by the Senior Site Mechanical Engineer or the Engineering Manager. The apprentice will successfully complete ALL external course requirements both academically and vocational based to meet standards set by the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Wage
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 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
* Providing support to site engineers, collating and entering breakdown data where required, updating equipment records, and participating in continuous improvement follow up to jobs
* Build competence in ability to read electrical diagrams
* Build competence in Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed plant, handling and packaging equipment, including - electronic control systems, plc logic, electro-pneumatic controls, belts, bearings and some complex electro-mechanical deconstruction, reconstruction and repairs over the period of the apprenticeship to an agreed standard
* Performance of PM routines under supervision to begin with aiming for autonomous completion of planned maintenance tasks
* Support Operations Team in achieving quality assured targets and reduction of waste with support from the Site Senior Electrical Engineer
* Closely monitor line and machine performance and assist with planned interventions online as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
* Initially under supervision, work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations and modifications with contractors.
* To be observant & use your own initiative to report when a fault is detected
* Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies
* To train in troubleshooting using a range of methods, responsible for completion of your planned work, shifts daily input, parts booked out of stores and control of breakdowns in accordance with site standards
* Observing all onsite and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Health and Safety
Where you’ll work
Robin Mills Leeds Road
Idle
Bradford
BD10 9TE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3.
This apprenticeship is due to begin in September 2025 - however employment within the company can commence in Spring.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Microsoft software
* Project management skills
Other requirements
Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore, the role may close before the advertised closing date.