Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Merit Plastic Mouldings

Futures Job Shop 002; Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical employment agency is seeking an Apprentice Maintenance Technician in Diss, UK. The role involves servicing and calibration of moulding machines, attending technical college, and maintaining essential records. Applicants need GCSE grades 5-9 in Maths and English, along with logical thinking and initiative. This apprenticeship offers potential for a full-time position upon completion.

Benefits

Opportunity for a full-time role

Continuous personal development

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE grades in Maths and English.
• Willingness to learn and keen interest in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service and calibration on moulding machines.
• Attend technical college for qualifications.
• Maintain service, maintenance, and calibration records.

Skills

Logical

Initiative

Education

GCSE Grades 5‑9 in Maths and English

Job description

Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Merit Plastic Mouldings

We are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. Working in partnership with you, we support your new product developments and existing moulding requirements from design to delivery. We manufacture a wide range of technical products, in a variety of engineering polymers, and supply markets such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, electronics and consumer goods.

Key Tasks

1. Carry out planned service and calibration on all moulding machines and ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or pre‑determined plans.
2. Attend the technical college as predefined by the company to undertake the technical qualifications to achieve engineer status.
3. Carry out essential remedial maintenance as required.
4. Keep accurate, up to date service, maintenance, and calibration records for all equipment.
5. Report to the Plant Engineer any adverse trends in equipment condition.
6. Ensure that maintenance is carried out in the most cost‑effective manner.
7. Attempt always to carry out the above within the issued company budgeted levels seeking prior approval of any necessary overspend.
8. Work strictly in accordance with the tool setting Work Instruction, number WI.25.

Other Tasks

• Adhere to relevant procedures as laid down in the company quality manual.
• Maintain good housekeeping in whichever duty you are performing.
• Actively participate in training and development programmes as required by your line manager.
• Regularly communicate with your line manager to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Work in compliance with all H&SE statutory rules and regulations.
• Use all equipment, plant, machinery, and services with respect and immediately report any faults or repairs needed to the relevant person for action.
• Maintain awareness of developments within areas of operation of other departments within the Company.
• Maintain active interdepartmental co‑ordination, communication and co‑operation.
• Undertake other tasks as required by the Company or your line manager.
• Maintain an optimum level of spares for plant and machinery.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grades 5‑9 Maths and English - Essential.

Skills required

• Logical
• Initiative

Training to be provided

The learner will be studying the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to consider

Being a good communicator, being open, honest, and transparent are all advantageous attributes of the ideal candidate. As well as being willing and open to learning with a keen interest in engineering.

Opportunity for a full‑time role on completion of the apprenticeship. Continuous personal development and opportunity for progression.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 15/12/2025

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