Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Medirest Signature; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is offering an exciting opportunity as an engineering apprentice in Sittingbourne. This role involves hands-on experience in the maintenance department, performing routine and reactive maintenance on machinery, alongside formal training to achieve a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification over four years. Candidates are required to have GCSE passes in Maths and English and should demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude towards learning.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English essential for application.
• Relevant industry experience can be disclosed to tailor the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular servicing on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct safety checks on machines to comply with H&S standards.
• Problem-solve and fault-find any issues in the Production department.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Positive Attitude

Proactive

Time Management

Enthusiastic

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above)

Job description

Summary

Would you like to earn a salary, whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for an engineering apprentice. You will work within the Maintenance department to carry out the routine, proactive and reactive maintenance of machinery within the Injection Moulding manufacturing areas.

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your duties will include:

• Carry out regular/routine servicing on the machinery to ensure optimum performance
• Carry out safety checks on all machines on a regular basis and to ensure that all machines are maintained to comply with H&S standards
• Ensure stock of essential parts is maintained on site to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns
• Problem solve and fault find any issues in the Production department ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum

Where you’ll work

Castle Road, Eurolink Business Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3FP

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Your training plan

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3.

This is a 4 year apprenticeship.

Year 1 will be spent at IPS International, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DU. Year 2 will be in the workplace with day release at IPS and Years 3 & 4 will be full-time in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Problem solving skills
• Positive Attitude
• Proactive
• Time Management
• Enthusiastic

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talent Pool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list, please select unsubscribe in the email.**