Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice
TBOX LIMITED, Woodham Village, County Durham
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice
£16,640 a year
TBOX LIMITED, Woodham Village, County Durham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 15 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Woodham Village, County Durham
Full Job Description
Introduction
In the first year you will complete a core skills and knowledge training programme at NC Group's Training Academy, covering essential mechanical, electrical, and engineering fundamentals.
Years 2–4, you will be based at Tbox, gaining hands-on experience while undertaking day release to develop your engineering knowledge.
About the Employer
Tbox Limited is a UK-based technology developer and manufacturer specialising in RFIDenabled inventory management systems, automated industrial vending solutions, RFID kiosks, RFID portal systems, access-controlled locker systems, and integrated industrial automation technologies. Our systems are deployed primarily within high-volume manufacturing and engineering environments, including automotive and industrial sectors, where reliability, accountability, traceability and uptime are critical. As the business continues to grow, we are seeking to work with a suitable training provider to develop an apprentice pathway focused around the practical skills, engineering competencies and technical understanding required to support the manufacture, assembly, installation, servicing, maintenance and ongoing support of our systems.
What You'll Do
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechatronics
- RFID technology
- Industrial automation
- Manufacturing assembly
- Field service engineering
- Technical customer support
- Basic software and networking support
The apprentice would work alongside experienced engineers and technical staff to support the manufacture, assembly, installation, servicing and maintenance of RFID-enabled inventory and vending technologies. The role would involve both workshop-based and customer site-based activities.
Training Outcome
Full time role as a Mechatronics maintenance technician.
Possibility to progress to higher learning via HNC programmes and potential long-term progression into Lead Maintenance roles.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 5 or above
- Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - Grade 5 or above
Course Information
Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Working week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: NC GROUP LTD