Apprentice Engineer

Etex Group; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Group is seeking an Apprentice Engineer for their Ferrybridge site, offering a unique opportunity to develop engineering skills in a supportive environment. The role involves hands-on maintenance and participation in a training program that fosters professional growth, while contributing to sustainable construction initiatives.

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications required in key subjects.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious with a strong eagerness to learn.
• Commitment to high-quality work and organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance activities, including fault finding and repairs.
• Participate in training programs and maintain professional competence.
• Support cost-effective project participation and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Eagerness to learn

Education

4 or more GCSEs grades 9-4/A*-C including English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Science

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Apprentice Engineer in Ferrybridge!

The Apprentice Engineer will work under the supervision of the engineering team to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out CBM activities, electrical & mechanical fault finding, diagnosis, routine & reactive maintenance, testing, and repair techniques.
• Participate fully in the training program, including attending relevant courses to develop your proficiency & professional competence.
• Take ownership of your development by maintaining your workplace portfolio and college work logbook.
• Learn about the AM/PM process to cover all equipment across the site, including defining, standardising, and training on Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW) & Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and understanding how they impact business strategy.
• Participate in equipment reliability planning to reduce failures and minimize their effects.
• Support the Cost Deployment process through cost-effective project participation, delivering performance and financially driven projects that will contribute to the Capex Road Map for the site.

What you’ll bring:

• 4 or more GCSEs grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent, including English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Science.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious with a strong eagerness to learn.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Punctual, organized, and committed to high-quality work.
• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture emphasizes connection and care, nurturing teamwork, communities, partnerships, and innovative working methods, with a focus on safety and well-being.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ aims to build a sustainable future by caring for social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We value diversity of thought and are committed to equal opportunities and zero discrimination.