Apprentice Recycling Plant Engineer

Getting In Limited; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Recycling Plant Engineer with a forward-thinking company. This role offers hands-on experience in maintenance and repair of plant machinery while pursuing a 4-year Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship. You'll gain valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while contributing to a company that leads in recycling waste glass. Join a culture that values innovation and development, where your contributions will help shape the future of sustainable practices. If you're ready to kickstart your engineering career, this apprenticeship is the perfect launchpad!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and teamwork are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventative maintenance on plant machinery.
• Assist in emergency breakdown repairs and health and safety training.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

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Apprentice Recycling Plant Engineer

Apply From: 16/04/2025

Learning Provider

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Employer

URM (UK) LIMITED

Vacancy Description

What will you be doing...

Being an Apprentice Engineer at URM is exciting, challenging and a great way to kick start your career. From day one, you will be getting involved with duties such as:

• General and preventative maintenance tasks on our plant machinery
• Planned large-scale maintenance, repairs and replacement of parts on plant machinery
• Emergency breakdown repairs
• Health and safety training, walk arounds, reports and paperwork
• Gaining licences and operating plant vehicles such as fork lift trucks

Alongside all this, you will also be undertaking a 4-year Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship, which involves attending Doncaster College 1 day per week, term time, to develop your theory knowledge.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Recycling Plant Engineer

Employer Description

URM are the UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, processing 1 million tons of raw product a year across our 4 sites. The Company has exciting plans to grow through continuing investment into new technology that will increase both volume and yield. We aim to promote an exciting culture across all areas of the business, one where all ideas are valued, and we have a proven track record for the encouragement, training, development, and promotion of our people.

Vacancy Location

49 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Business Park, Pontefract, WF9 3NR

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000314768

Key Dates

Apply From

16/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-01 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

The Mechatronics Apprenticeship has a duration of 4 years. For the first 3 years of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Doncaster College for 1 day a week during term times, and be in the workplace for the other 4 days of the week. During college holidays, you will be in the workplace for 5 days a week. It will be your responsibility to get to college.

Learning Provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Contact Details

Danni Millington

Vacancy Type

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

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