Apprentice Site Engineer – Automation & Maintenance

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Corby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Life assurance 4x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Arvato in Corby is hiring an Apprentice Site Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting repairs, maintenance and inspections while combining on-the-job learning with formal training to develop mechanical, electrical and automation skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, travel between UK sites as required, and contribute to improving equipment reliability and warehouse operations while following 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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 elevate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Problem solving

Automation interest

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft 365

5S and housekeeping

Safety conscious

Willingness to travel

Job description

Arvato in Corby is hiring an Apprentice Site Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting repairs, maintenance and inspections while combining on-the-job learning with formal training to develop mechanical, electrical and automation skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, travel between UK sites as required, and contribute to improving equipment reliability and warehouse operations while following 5S and safety standards.