Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Sika; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an apprentice Maintenance Engineer, where you'll embark on a structured training program combining academic study and hands-on experience. This role is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge for a Level 3 qualification in Engineering while actively participating in maintenance activities. You'll work alongside experienced mentors, contributing to process improvements and ensuring machinery operates efficiently. With a commitment to continuous learning and personal development, this opportunity offers a pathway to a rewarding career within a global leader in specialty chemicals.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

Hybrid working options

10% company pension contribution

Private healthcare

Group life cover

Global Income Protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE grade A-C in English, Maths, and IT required.
• Basic experience in repair and maintenance tasks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintenance activities and support process improvements.
• Ensure machinery is maintained through preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Use of hand tools

Basic repair and maintenance

Education

GCSE grade A-C in English

GCSE grade A-C in Maths

GCSE grade A-C in IT

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our production equipment. Through planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance activities, we strive to minimize downtime and ensure high-quality product output. As part of our team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Purpose of the Role

This role is designed to train and develop an apprentice into a skilled Maintenance Engineer. You will gain the essential skills and knowledge required to complete a Level 3 qualification in Engineering while progressively working towards covering all aspects of the Sika maintenance engineer job profile. You will actively participate in maintenance activities, support process improvements, and ensure that all machinery and equipment operate at maximum efficiency.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity:

• Undertake a structured training program of academic study alongside practical, hands-on experience.
• Work alongside experienced mentors to develop technical and problem-solving skills.
• Participate in improvement projects and contribute to the enhancement of equipment performance.
• Ensure machinery is maintained to a high standard through preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
• Develop an understanding of safety regulations, quality standards, and maintenance best practices.

The Rewards:

• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a suite of great benefits, including:
• Holiday allowance: 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and core hours options
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with the option to add family members
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values continuous learning and personal development. Our experienced mentors and leadership team are committed to helping you achieve your career goals, ensuring you gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed as a Maintenance Engineer.

The Skills:
You will develop a strong foundation in maintenance engineering through hands-on training and structured learning. This includes troubleshooting machinery, conducting preventative maintenance, and working with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS). Our comprehensive training approach ensures you are well-prepared for a future in engineering.

The Future:
Potential Career Routes: Maintenance Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, or other technical roles within Sika UK.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across various business areas, with continuous support for career development and learning.

Your expertise - Our strength

What we need from you?

• A minimum of GCSE grade A-C in English, Maths, and IT.
• Good safety awareness and an understanding of the importance of EH&S.
• Basic experience in repair and maintenance tasks (e.g., vehicle maintenance).
• Ability to use hand tools and other engineering-related equipment.
• A flexible attitude towards work, with a strong commitment to quality and excellence.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and learning from colleagues.

Going Beyond. Together.

Commitment towards Diversity

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. Our Engineering Team remains disproportionately under-represented by women, and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a engineering career in manufacturing sector. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.