Apprentice Engineer

VERALLIA UK LIMITED; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship program

Job summary

Verallia UK Limited is recruiting for a four-year Engineering fitter apprenticeship across our Leeds and Knottingley plants. You will train on mould equipment, follow safety protocols and develop maintenance skills within a supportive manufacturing environment.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4, with a Desirable BTEC Engineering. Training is provided by LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English (grade 4)
• Essential GCSE Maths (grade 4)
• Desirable BTEC Engineering (pass)

Responsibilities

• Maintain mould equipment and repair to support production.
• Follow all health and safety work instructions.
• Record maintenance information using recognised documentation.
• Ensure PPE is worn during duties.
• Follow company procedures at all times.
• Support daily department operations and housekeeping.

Job description

Introduction

As we start to prepare and look ahead to the next 6 month and beyond, we are looking to recruit positions to strengthen our industrial teams. To support this, we are looking for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our dynamic Engineering Teams at our Leeds and Knottingley Plants on a 4-year apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for almost 200 years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future. As such, the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

What You'll Do

• Department operations are conducted in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Management System at all times.


• To ensure Mould equipment is repaired and ready for production using all tools provided.


• To apply and follow all work instructions relating to equipment repair.


• To follow all company procedures regarding health and safety.


• Ensure all relevant PPE is worn whilst carrying out there daily duties.


• Ensure that all necessary maintenance information is recorded using the recognised documentation and procedures.


• Ensure all Company procedures are effectively applied at all times.

Training Outcome

Full time position

Skills Required

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Presentation skills


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4


• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4


• Desired - BTEC - Engineering - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering fitter (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - FridayTimes will vary

Expected Duration: 3 Years 9 Months

Training Provider: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP