Summary
Successful candidates will complete an Electro-mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship with an on-site mentor. Work within a team to repair mechanical plants and assist in the safe and efficient operation of production plants. Perform routine testing and evaluate results.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 with one-hour unpaid lunch break (when not on day release at college)
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 4 August 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
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
This Engineering Apprenticeship programme is designed to create a skilled engineer capable of mechanically maintaining all plant, and provide engineering expertise and support throughout the organisation.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, as a Skilled Engineer you will:
* Mechanically and electrically maintain all plant, equipment and services on site
* As required, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and provide rapid break down response
* Work with and manage contractors on site and, where applicable, raise Permits to Work (PTW)
* Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with the company’s in-house procedures, 5 S housekeeping standards and any relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
* Utilise and develop the company’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maximise plant and equipment up-time
* As required, develop maintenance instructions and standard operating procedures
* Implement and deliver first line maintenance training to end users
* Assist in the development of the company in-house training programme
* Proactively manage and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to maximise efficiency, reduce waste and improve working practices and standards of safety
* As required, assist with the identification of new plant and equipment and the justification for capital expenditure
* Carry out the mechanical and electrical installation of new plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with the relevant codes of practice before hand-over to the end user
* As applicable, up-date P & IDs and any other mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
You will be required to:
* Work to the company’s operating procedures, standards and ‘Basis of Safety’, follow the rules set out in the ‘Employee Handbook’ and comply with the requirements of the individual’s ‘Contract of Employment’
* Gain a thorough understanding of the company’s product range and the processes used to deliver a right first time quality product
* Fully understand the company’s maintenance processes
* Ensure break-downs and requests for engineering assistance are addressed within a timely manner
* Ensure projects are managed in a professional manner and relevant parties are kept fully abreast of progress
* Ensure plant, equipment and site services are maintained in accordance with the company’s planned maintenance schedule
* Complete audit actions within an agreed time frame
* Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are delivered within an agreed time frame
* Spend time educating team on actions implemented to resolve issues.
* The apprenticeship offered by Klockner Pentaplast offers on the job practical experience with day / block release at college for theoretical learning
* The company is committed to developing the talent of new employees and is now looking to recruit a conscientious team player to join the maintenance department and support the on-going growth of the company.
* From day one you will be working with qualified engineers helping you to develop mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault diagnostic skills within a fast-moving manufacturing environment
* You will work in an energised and supportive workplace with a personal mentor
Where you’ll work
Linpac Wakefield Road Featherstone
Pontefract
WF7 5DE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HEART OF YORKSHIRE 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 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Combination of training at work and in college
* College attendance will be day-release, alongside on-site assessor visits
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
* Science (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* IT (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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Must be willing to travel to site/college to meet work/study times Please note an assessment day will be held as part of the recruitment process for this opportunity