Apprentice Site Engineer: Automation & Warehouse Tech

Bertelsmann; World's End; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance 4x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discount scheme

Free Parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an Apprentice Site Engineer to join our UK-based engineering and maintenance team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, fault finding and inspections within a fast-paced warehouse and automation environment.

You will combine on-the-job learning with formal study to develop practical mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge while progressing through your apprenticeship programme across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
• Proactive approach to learning with good problem-solving skills.
• Interest in automation, conveyors, AutoStore and warehouse technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to follow instructions and take responsibility.
• Comfort using computers and Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong commitment to safe working practices, 5S and housekeeping.
• Willingness to travel between UK sites.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced engineers with reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment inspections and fault diagnosis.
• Develop technical skills through hands-on training and apprenticeship requirements.
• Build knowledge of automation, conveyor, AutoStore and warehouse technologies.
• Support equipment availability and reliability to maintain warehouse operations.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, job sheets and ticketing systems.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements, company policies and 5S standards; identify and report hazards.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, operations teams and vendors to provide a professional service.
• Contribute to improvements in equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical and/or electrical theory

Automation interest

Teamwork and communication

Microsoft 365 literacy

Safety and 5S

Willingness to travel UK sites

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Arvato is seeking an Apprentice Site Engineer to join our UK-based engineering and maintenance team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, fault finding and inspections within a fast-paced warehouse and automation environment.

You will combine on-the-job learning with formal study to develop practical mechanical, electrical and automation knowledge while progressing through your apprenticeship programme across UK sites.