Dual-skilled Apprentice Engineers

Women's Engineering Society; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Apprentice Engineer and embark on a rewarding journey in engineering. This 4-year apprenticeship offers a nationally recognized Level 3 qualification while providing hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts. You will gain practical skills and knowledge in areas such as electrical systems, maintenance procedures, and hydraulic systems. With a commitment to fostering talent and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Don’t miss your chance to shape your future in engineering with a company dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation covered during training

Hands-on experience

Mentorship from industry experts

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to learn.
• 5 GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with maintenance tasks.
• Engage in hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Practical Engineering Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: Starting salary of £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year.

• Job Term: Permanent

Who Are We?
At Ibstock, we don’t just manufacture building products—we’re innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net-zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry.

Why Ibstock?

We are proud to share our recent Silver Status Accreditation for our Engineering Programs, awarded by Next Gen Makers! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in engineering education and skills development.

Additionally, we are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to fostering an earn-and-learn culture. This prestigious accreditation celebrates our ongoing efforts to invest in apprenticeships, training, and early careers development.

Join us and become part of a business that’s shaping the future of talent development!

Looking to build an exciting career in engineering?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as an Apprentice Engineer and take your first step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer. This 4-year programme will equip you with a Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, while offering you hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and a competitive salary.

What We Offer:

• A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi-skilled engineer.
• Full-time training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year, where you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4 week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK).
• An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting our engineering team with the maintenance of plant equipment and preventative tasks.

Examples of subjects studied (depending on the specialism) are:

• Principles and operation of Three-Phase Systems
• Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
• Electronic Fault Finding
• Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
• Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques
• Mechanical principles and applications

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for practical, hands-on individuals with the drive and passion to gain real-world experience with a market-leading company. If you have:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science
• A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to learn
• A full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential)

…then we want to hear from you!

Locations:
The following sites have vacancies on their apprenticeship programmes in 2025.

To apply, please follow the link to the specific site vacancy page.

Don’t Miss Out!
Applications close on Friday, February 28th, but we may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—so don’t delay!

Planned start date: Early September 2024