Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

THE REEDBUT GROUP LTD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Reedbut Group in Milton Keynes offers an Apprenticeship as an Maintenance Engineer, delivering hands-on experience with production machinery and repair work.

You will learn preventative maintenance techniques, fault finding, and gain exposure to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems while working with the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE Maths (9-5)
• Essential - GCSE English (9-4)
• Interest in engineering and hands-on learning preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining, servicing and repairing production machinery.
• Support engineers with fault finding and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Learn preventative maintenance techniques to improve machinery performance and reliability.
• Gain experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Help install, test and commission new equipment.
• Use hand and power tools safely and develop workshop skills (cutting, grinding, welding).
• Complete maintenance records using the management system.

Skills

Interest in Engineering

Problem Solving

Willingness to Learn

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Practical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Positive Attitude

Education

GCSE Maths 9-5

GCSE English 9-4

Job description

Introduction

As an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, you will work alongside our experienced engineering team to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a qualified maintenance engineer. You will gain hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment while completing your engineering apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Reedbut Group is a Milton Keynes-based manufacturer specialising in sustainable cardboard packaging. With a strong focus on innovation, quality and environmental responsibility, the company designs and produces bespoke packaging solutions for customers across the UK. As an apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to learn within a modern manufacturing environment while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about engineering, production and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Assist with maintaining, servicing and repairing production machinery.
• Support engineers with fault finding and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Learn preventative maintenance techniques to improve machinery performance and reliability.
• Gain experience working with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Help install, test and commission new equipment.
• Use hand and power tools safely while developing practical workshop skills, including cutting, grinding and welding.
• Complete maintenance records using the company's management system.
• Work with engineering and production teams to support efficient factory operations.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Fully participate in your apprenticeship programme, attending training sessions and developing your technical skills and knowledge.

Training Outcome

This role could lead to a full time, permanent role as Maintenance Engineer within the engineering team, growth into team leader or manager position is possible in the long-term future.

Skills Required

• Interest in Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Willingness to Learn
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Electrical Aptitude
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Practical Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Positive Attitude

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-5
• Essential - GCSE - English - 9-4

Course Information

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

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Mon - Fri. Shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE