Maintenance Apprentice

Sherwin-Williams; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to join their Maintenance team. This role offers the opportunity to become a multi-skilled technician, gaining hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance. The apprentice will learn to safely perform maintenance on site assets while participating in a structured training program. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, this position is ideal for someone eager to develop their skills in a highly regulated environment. Join a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health and well-being rewards

Career development opportunities

Inclusive team environment

Flexibility in work arrangements

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4+ in Maths and English required.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training for maintenance with on-the-job training.
• Provide maintenance service across all departments on site.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Controls Knowledge

Diagnostic Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

GCSE grade 4+ in Maths

GCSE grade 4+ in English

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Description
Sherwin-Williams are a worldwide leader in coatings and are committed to developing and delivering innovative products that are highly competitive in the industry.
The Sherwin-Williams team are driven to succeed, strive for exceeding expectations, and know their products inside and out. We pride ourselves on being part of this team, and as people are the company’s greatest asset, we know how to reward, recognise and develop the people that work with us.

The apprentice will work as part of the Maintenance team, working towards becoming a multi-skilled technician, including mechanical, electrical and controls. You will learn the fundamental knowledge required to safely perform maintenance on all assets on site. The hands-on experience will complement the course content to ensure the apprentice gains experience of all theoretical principles studied.

The role of a Maintenance Technician is to provide a maintenance service to all departments on site providing diagnostic skills, initiating improvements and undertaking preventative maintenance, ensuring that all assets and services are maintained to a standard in keeping with business targets and needs.

Responsibilities
During the apprenticeship you will participate in a structured training programme in Maintenance with comprehensive on-the-job training.

Responsibilities will include:

• Taking a proactive approach to Environment, Health and Safety
• Working under the site's Permit To Work, Lock Out Tag Out and Risk Assessment systems, when trained to do so.
• Working within a highly regulated, upper-tier COMAH site.
• Maintaining equipment and working within an ATEX/DSEAR environment.
• Maintaining and fault finding DCS and PLC systems.
• Maintenance and fault identification on Low Voltage (up to 415 vac) electrical installations, switchgear and distribution systems.
• Predictive/reactive maintenance of site assets, mechanical and electrical.
• Working to the requirements of BS7671 Wiring Regulations (Latest edition)
• To undertake site service electrical/mechanical maintenance and installation duties as scheduled.
• To accurately complete job records on the Computer Maintenance Management System so that data/trends can be compiled.
• To identify and implement continuous improvements projects.
• To continually self-audit practices and processes, initiating change where able.
• Where applicable, to assist with projects including conception of ideas, installation and commissioning, monitoring and maintaining.
• To be aware of machine efficiencies to ensure that they are performing at optimum levels.
• To put forward improvement recommendations to plant, equipment and working practices where identified.
• Prepared to undertake training in a positive manner both for self-development and for the provision of departmental cover.
• Encourages and develops a team culture both within own team and across the company.
• Achievement of effective communication both within own team and between teams.
• Any other duties in keeping with the post at the direction of your Manager.

Qualifications
GCSE grade 4+ in Maths and English

About Sherwin-Williams
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.