Summary
In this role, you will support the maintenance and engineering teams by performing essential tasks to ensure the efficient operation of our advanced manufacturing equipment. You will gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
Wage
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
The starting apprenticeship rate at Amcor is £8.05p/h (£15,697.50 annualised)
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm 30-min unpaid lunch 37.5 hours per week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Friday 15 August
Duration
3 years
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
About the Role:
As a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice at Amcor, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to maintain, repair, and improve our machinery and equipment. This apprenticeship is designed to give you hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and valuable skills to build a successful career in engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks and scheduled maintenance on machinery to ensure everything runs efficiently and safely
* Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are met
* Installation: Assist in installing new equipment and ensuring it is set up correctly and operates efficiently
* Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in production equipment quickly to prevent disruptions
* Learning & Development: Take part in training and development opportunities, gaining new skills and knowledge to support your role and career growth
Where you’ll work
Digby St,
Ilkeston
Nottingham
DE7 5TS
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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Embedded qualification to ensure all knowledge is provided (Diploma in Engineering Technology).
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade 9-4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This is going up to £7.55ph from 1st April 2025. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early