Engineering Technician Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on maintaining and improving engineering standards while engaging with various teams to ensure compliance with policies. You'll gain valuable experience in preventive maintenance and repair management, contributing to sustainable practices in the packaging sector. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone to a rewarding career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are key for success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve housekeeping standards in engineering workshops.
• Develop and execute a planned preventative maintenance plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Job description

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Engineering Technician Apprentice

Engineering Technician Apprentice

, Apply From: 04/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by THE SMB GROUP

Employer

DS Smith

Vacancy Description

• Maintaining and continually improving housekeeping standards in engineering workshops, and when conducting tasks around the site
• Development and execution of a planned preventative maintenance plan
• Carry out reactive repair and improvement of selected equipment
  Understand how and where to source spare parts and service contracts, with a view to continually improving performance while reducing costs
• Maintain comprehensive equipment records, with details of repairs completed, root causes, and corrective actions
• Comply with asset management performance targets set by group and site
• Record performance to demonstrate adherence to KPIs
• Engage with wider DS Smith engineering teams to ensure the site is fully compliant with all policies, and to stay fully informed of technical developments in the business
• Management of maintenance & repair subcontractors

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Engineering Technician Apprentice

Employer Description

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.

Vacancy Location

Dodwells Road Hinckley LE10 3BX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000318525

Key Dates

Apply From

04/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-26 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• You will be in college 1 day per week and 4 days a week on site working with the Engineering and wider Operations Teams
• For college, you will be based at Wiltshire College

Learning Provider

THE SMB GROUP

Contact Details

Oliver Churchill Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

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