Apprentice Site Engineer

Arvato Ltd; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance 4x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Arvato Ltd is seeking an Apprentice Site Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team in a fast-paced warehouse and automation environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, fault finding and equipment inspections while pursuing formal learning to complete your apprenticeship program.

You will build knowledge across mechanical, electrical and automation systems and contribute to improvements in

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
• Interest in automation, conveyors, AutoStore and warehouse technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel between UK sites when required.
• Proactive learning mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Comfort with using computers and MS 365 applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced engineers with reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment inspections and fault diagnosis.
• Develop technical skills through hands-on training and completion of apprenticeship requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, job sheets and ticketing systems.
• Follow all Health & Safety requirements, 5S standards and report hazards.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, operations teams and vendors to provide a professional service.
• Assist in ensuring equipment availability and reliability to maintain warehouse operations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft 365

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Site Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who wants to develop practical technical skills in a fast-paced warehouse and automation environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience supporting reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, fault finding and equipment inspections. You will combine on-the-job experience with formal learning to develop your knowledge across mechanical, electrical and automation systems while working towards completing your apprenticeship programme.

• Support experienced engineers with reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment inspections and fault diagnosis.
• Develop your technical skills through hands‑on training, formal learning and completion of apprenticeship requirements.
• Build your knowledge of automation, conveyor, AutoStore and warehouse technologies.
• Support equipment availability and reliability to help maintain effective warehouse operations.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, job sheets and ticketing systems.
• Follow all Health & Safety requirements, company policies and 5S standards, identifying and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, operations teams and vendors, providing a professional and helpful service.
• Contribute to improvements in equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
  A basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, with an interest in developing your technical knowledge.
• A proactive approach to learning, with good problem‑solving skills and the ability to apply new knowledge in a practical environment.
• An interest in automation, conveyors, AutoStore and warehouse technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow instructions, take responsibility and know when to escalation concerns.
• Confidence using computers and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices, 5S and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• A professional and helpful approach, with an understanding of how equipment reliability and downtime impact warehouse performance.
• A willingness to travel between UK sites when required.
  Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we're on it.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidayswith the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
• Free Parking