Engineering Apprenticeship

Ips International; London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ips International offers an exciting apprenticeship opportunity as a Mechatronics maintenance technician. This role involves hands-on experience, exceptional training, and the potential for permanent career development. The apprenticeship lasts for 3 years and 6 months, with a competitive salary based on age and qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Relevant qualifications and experience may adjust the apprenticeship plan.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job by gaining hands-on experience.
• Conduct maintenance on complex engineered systems.
• Follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Numerical skills

Logical thinking

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Job description

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for apprentices.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by gaining hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• 4-year apprenticeship with potential for permanent career development
• College release and work-based assignments with experienced technicians
• Exceptional training and development throughout the apprenticeship

Where you'll work

Crabtree Manorway South, Belvedere, DA17 6BB

Training

Includes time away from work for specialist training to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

• Use information technology for documentation, communication, and information management.
• Read and interpret task-related documentation such as work instructions, manuals, and drawings.
• Record information including job sheets, risk assessments, and maintenance records.
• Conduct initial assessments of equipment requiring maintenance.
• Formulate maintenance plans with timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare, and use materials, tools, and equipment.
• Follow health and safety regulations, including COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE, and safe systems of work.
• Apply risk assessment and hazard mitigation principles.
• Apply isolation principles during maintenance activities.
• Manufacture, repair, and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace after maintenance and hand over resources.
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on complex engineered systems.
• Produce and maintain documentation, including PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply functional testing, condition monitoring, and non-destructive testing techniques.
• Perform calculations related to feeds, speeds, tolerances, and electrical parameters.
• Select and calibrate testing and measuring equipment.
• Create sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing and verbally, including reports and negotiations.
• Manage waste streams and apply housekeeping principles.
• Identify operational improvements and apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
• Record learning activities and apply fault-finding techniques on complex systems.

Your training plan

Includes college release and work-based assignments with experienced technicians.

Minimum requirements

GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4 or above). Please inform the company of other relevant qualifications and experience, which may adjust the apprenticeship plan.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Numerical skills
• Logical thinking

About the company

Princes Limited, a manufacturing organization with sites across the UK, Europe, and Asia.

Reference code: VAC1000321102.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 7 July 2025. You’ll need to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login or create one during the application process. Applications are made through the company's website.