Summary of the apprenticeship
We are offering a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship specifically tailored to the Mechatronics pathway providing the opportunity to work in either our Assembly or Press Maintenance departments. Working for a world class steel pressing company Unipres UK Limited - this apprenticeship is specifically aimed at developing the next generation of Maintenance Technicians.
What will the apprentice be doing?
Year 1 of the apprenticeship:
5 days off the job training at a specialist Training Provider (College) - learning both practical and theoretical skills in engineering.
Year 2 until the completion of the apprenticeship:
4 days on the job training based at the Unipres plant followed by continued studies 1 day a week with a specialist Training Provider (College).
The two available departments for the Mechatronics pathway are as follows:
Assembly Maintenance:
* Fixing, maintaining and installing the robot cells used to assemble / weld metal parts to produce a finished product. Maintaining facilities within that area - both electrical/mechanically biased.
Press Maintenance:
* Fixing and maintaining the different types of press machines used to stamp metal components and other machinery in the department - both electrical/mechanically biased.
Once you are located within your allocated department you are classed as multi-skilled.
Training and qualification levels
The successful candidates will gain a full Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard - pathway Mechatronics Maintenance. You will work in either the Assembly or Press Shop Maintenance Departments, alongside other talented Technicians.
The qualifications the apprentice will receive are as follows:
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 2 Award Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance
Working week details
Year 1: College - 8:30am - 15:30pm (Transport provided from Unipres Sunderland throughout year 1 to Training Provider)
Years 2 - 4: Unipres plant 4 days a week - 6:45am - 15:03pm (day shift times). Shifts are dependent on age and department.
College day release one day a week in years 2 - 4: 9:00am - 16:00pm
What can we offer you?
* Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holidays (company shut down in summer and Christmas)
* SMART working – ability to work from home 2 days per week and adjust start time +/- 2 hours following successful probationary period
* Free onsite car park
* Free electric car charging points on site
* Car lease scheme
* Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
* Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members)
* Private healthcare
* On-site occupational health support
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Profit share
* Sports and social club
* Long service awards
* Monthly prize draw
* On-site canteen
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £19,961.04 per year
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/04/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025
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