Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED, Grove, Oxfordshire
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
£16,000 a year
MACDERMID AUTOTYPE LIMITED, Grove, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 days ago, 22 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 07-08-2026 (In 14 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Grove, Oxfordshire
Full Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity to join a global leader in the field of fully integrated materials as an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career in engineering, working towards becoming a qualified engineer within our expert and experienced engineering team. If that's you, apply now!
About the Employer
MacDermid Autotype Limited is the employing entity in the UK for the Film and Smart Surface Solutions division of MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions (MAES). MAES is a global leader in the field of fully integrated materials and is part of Element Solutions Inc, a US owned global company.What You'll Do
- To learn all aspects of the role of a Maintenance Engineer
- To attend college to learn the theoretical and technical aspects of the role
General Activities:
- Assist in maintaining all plant machinery to ensure safe, continual & efficient operations
- Support periodic & preventive maintenance regimes
- Assist with emergency troubleshooting & maintenance support
- Achieve maintenance goals, activity scheduling & work completion to support achievement of manufacturing target
- Keep accurate records of key work activities
- Work with engineers to find ways to improve processes
- Assist with projects within or outside the Engineering Department
Training Outcome
- We are looking for the apprentice engineer to go on to become a fully qualified engineer within our engineering team
- There is great potential to continue further study onto Level 3+ and continue a career with the business
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Demonstrable practical skill
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-B/9-5
Course Information
Course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:15 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:45 with unpaid lunch break.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Training Provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE