Advanced Apprentice: PLC & Mechanical Maintenance

BAE Systems; Barthomley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an apprenticeship focused on mechanical equipment maintenance and repair. The role involves fault finding, planned maintenance, and supporting PLC programming. Applicants should have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science, as well as strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills. The company offers a competitive salary with annual increases and a range of employee benefits including free higher education and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free higher education

Access to company pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE in 5 subjects including Maths, English, and Science.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are valuable.
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair on mechanical equipment.
• Planned maintenance on control production equipment.
• Support PLC programming to maintain production processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science or Technical

Job description

A leading defence and aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an apprenticeship focused on mechanical equipment maintenance and repair. The role involves fault finding, planned maintenance, and supporting PLC programming. Applicants should have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science, as well as strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills. The company offers a competitive salary with annual increases and a range of employee benefits including free higher education and access to a pension scheme.