Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Introduction

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while working towards a recognised qualification in maintenance engineering.

About the Employer

Robinson’s plastics division specialises in custom packaging with technical and value-added solutions for food and consumer product hygiene, safety, protection, and convenience. Our main activity is in injection and blow moulded plastic packaging, operating within the food and drink, personal care and beauty, and homecare sectors.

Our value-added capabilities include product design, 3D printing, prototyping, assembly, induction heat-sealed lining, printing and labelling, colour matching, food safety advice.

What You'll Do

• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all areas
• Quickly find and fix faults
• Improve machine performance
• Prevent recurring faults by making design changes
• Help others with complex fault diagnosis
• Find and introduce new technology, working with equipment suppliers
• Work with project teams and suppliers
• Make technical improvements to machines
• Perform high-level fault diagnosis and repairs quickly
• Maintain quality management systems, including drawings and procedures
• Stay updated on new technology and introduce it to the business
• Meet departmental performance targets
• Ensure machines are available and meet targets
• Achieve annual goals and save costs
• Manage projects on time and within budget
• Follow the Asset Care program and report on its effectiveness
• Comply with internal health, safety, and quality audits

Training Outcome

• There is a potential opportunity for suitable candidates to advance to full-time employment

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE