Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician - Electrical

AINTREE PLASTICS LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Aintree Plastics Ltd in Liverpool is offering a Level 3 Advanced Engineering Maintenance Technician - Electrical apprenticeship. You will train at NWTC on day release while employed by the company.

You will learn to carry out planned and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults on belts and drives, and ensure health and safety standards. The programme supports progression to further in-house training and potentially higher qualifications.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English at C/4 or above.
• Essential GCSE Maths at C/4 or above.
• Desirable GCSE Science at C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Carry out checks and maintenance outlined within Planned, Preventative Maintenance.
• Carry out repair fault diagnosis breakdown on belts, chains, drivers; perform safety checks.
• Servicing of equipment repair & replacement.
• Comply with company policies and procedures; uphold Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Team working

Willingness to learn

Health & Safety

Hands on approach

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science (Desirable)

Job description

Introduction

You will work towards achieving a Level 3 advanced Engineering Maintenance Technician - Electrical apprenticeship, attending NWTC Training Centre on day release, for training and Further Education. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer training whilst employed. NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

• Aintree Plastics have over 25 years experience extruding and converting polythene films to the Industrial and the Food & Beverage markets. We have been supplying polythene materials to the packaging industry since 1995 and Aintree Plastics is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of recyclable plastic films and liners. We are Carbon Neutral.

What You'll Do

Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for the following tasks:

• Carrying out checks and maintenance outlined within Planned, Preventative Maintenance
• Carry out repair fault diagnosis breakdown on belts chains drivers, safety checks
• Servicing of equipment repair & replacement
• Carry out reasonable instructions Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained show due diligence
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Carry out reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business
• Working alongside experienced and qualified staff you will learn the core skills
• Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for a range of tasks including

Training Outcome

• Apprenticeship may lead to permanent employment.
• Further in-house and external training and development available.
• Potential L4 / HNC for the right candidate at the right time.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Strong focus-Health & Safety
• Prioritise work/tasks
• Positive can do attitude
• Enthusiastic.
• Trustworthy
• Integrity & respect
• Willingness to learn & adapt
• Tenacious
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent Tech attitude
• Practically minded
• Good technical awareness
• Hands on approach
• Good work ethic

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 or above
• Desired - GCSE - Science - C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Starting at 38 hours per week and move to 42 as the apprenticeship progresses.½ hour unpaid lunch8:00am- 4.30pm Monday to Thursday.8:00am- 2.30pm Friday.Start date with Aintree Plastics 24-08-2026Start date with NWTC September 2026

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL