Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Apprentice
We seek a motivated Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join our team, enabling you to develop skills in maintaining and repairing complex automated systems. Under experienced engineers' guidance, you'll gain hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, supporting our facility's daily operations.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
Training Course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 15:00, Friday 06:00 – 12:00. 15 min paid tea break in the morning, 30 min unpaid lunch. 40 hours a week.
Duration
3 years 6 months
What You’ll Do at Work
* Assist in Maintenance Tasks: Support the maintenance team in performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechatronic systems, including mechanical, electrical, and automation components.
* Hands-on Training: Learn and develop skills in diagnosing and repairing faults in complex systems such as robotics, PLCs, sensors, and actuators under the supervision of experienced engineers.
* Assist with Installations: Help in the setup and installation of new equipment and systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements.
* Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs, and performance data to track system health and support continuous improvement efforts.
* Learning & Development: Participate in training sessions, both on-the-job and formal, to build expertise in mechatronics maintenance and related technologies.
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers and other team members to gain a well-rounded understanding of systems integration and troubleshooting processes.
Where You’ll Work
FALCON HOUSE
CURBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK
DOWNS ROAD
CURBRIDGE
OX29 7WJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or Training Organisation
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Your Training Plan
* On the job training in the workplace
* Taught sessions at New College Swindon 1-2 days per week
* Knowledge, skills, and behaviours as set out in the Engineering and manufacturing support technician Standard.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade pass/4/C and above)
* Engineering Level 2 (grade pass/4/C and above)
* Science (grade 4/C and 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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other Requirements
Work is in Witney and College located in Swindon. There is bus 64 that travels between Witney and Swindon. Under 18s will require being always accompanied by a fully qualified engineer within the factory setting. Canteen onsite, no hot food but microwaves, fridge, and vending machines available.
About This Company
We are the UK’s leading offsite timber systems manufacturer, specialising in the supply and construction of sustainable, state-of-the-art open and closed panel timber frames. Always pushing for better ways to make offsite timber manufacturing more efficient, higher in quality, more cost-effective, and net carbon homes a reality, our solutions are innovatively engineered to be much faster to install.
After This Apprenticeship
If successful on apprenticeship, a job within our maintenance team will possibly be offered (not guaranteed).
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Kirsty Quittelier
Kirsty.Quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk
07564576155
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311557.
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Closes on Tuesday 29 April 2025. When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
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