Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Peta Ltd; Gosport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading packaging solutions company as an Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice. This role offers comprehensive training in maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to the engineering team. Gain valuable insights into mechanical and electrical systems while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled into pension scheme

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance after 2 years

Free parking on site

Onsite canteen

Long Service Awards

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Demonstrate genuine interest in engineering.
• Must take pride in delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and causes on a variety of equipment.
• Carrying out maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Updating maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above

Job description

About The Role

Do you have an interest in how things work and solving problems? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptionalElectromechanicalEngineering Apprentice for our client, Huhtamaki. This role involves learning how to use technical information to maintain equipment and machinery. You will also be completing tests to ensure specifications are met.

Training to be provided:

This Electromechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship programme forms part of Huhtamaki’s succession planning for the future. You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process. During your apprenticeship you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off the job training.You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and use hand tools.
Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.

Overall duration 48 months

About the role:

Joining the Huhtamaki team as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, your role will be focused on assisting the engineers and operators on site. The role will include:

• Being capable of diagnosing the faults & causes on a wide range of equipment
• Carrying out routine planned maintenance to production equipment
• Learning how to maintain and update all maintenance and equipment documentation, which will include PC based systems, accurately and on time
• Learning an appreciation of Electrical Systems
• Understanding how to investigate and correct processing problems with the assistance of an engineer and the operating personnel

Working hours:

In the first year you will be working core hours of Monday to Friday with one day for day release to attend PETA training.

Year 2, 3 and 4, shift pattern is to be confirmed dependant on progress.

What are the career prospects at Huhtamaki?

The career opportunities at Huhtamaki are very varied. We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential. Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.

• Fulltime employment
• Further personal development

Essential Skills:

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.

To be considered for the role of Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.

You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

• 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English
  
• Enthusiastic team player
• Self motivated and driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria:

• Good manual dexterity
  
• Real interest in maintenance
• Good co-ordination
• Methodical and logical
• Good problem-solving skills
• Learn through instruction

About Us

Our ambition is to be the first choice for sustainable packaging solutions, globally. We strive to earn this position every day with our innovative products that ensure hygiene and safety for food on-the-shelf and food on-the-go. We believe in protecting food, people and the planet and enabling wellbeing and convenience for people around the world. Our Company values are Care, Dare & Deliver and we live by these every day.

Huhtamaki is a dynamic international company with a proven track record for training and developing people. We see engineering apprenticeships as key to the company’s future success. We support our apprentices to achieve their full potential offering rewarding career options with development opportunities in the future.

Company benefits:

• Auto-enrolled into the company pension scheme after qualification period, 5% employer and employee contributions
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 26 days after 4 years (3 days to be taken at Christmas)
• Private Health Insurance after 2 years’ service
• Free parking on site
• Onsite canteen with kitchen facilities
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
• Christmas Vouchers
• Long Service Awards
• Onsite gym

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