Maintenance Technician Apprentice

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Bebington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bebington is offering an apprenticeship in Maintenance Engineering, where you will receive hands-on training and college study. Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns and assisting in machinery installation, with further opportunities in aircraft technician roles and engineering. Ideal for those with a minimum of four GCSEs including Maths and English. This role provides a pathway to a rewarding career while earning an attractive salary.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free life assurance cover

Holiday purchase scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Discount platform with leading brands

Internal reward and recognition scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Company sick pay

Local discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English required.
• Basic Electrical knowledge required.
• First year college desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and fault-finding on maintenance equipment.
• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Repair and service existing fixtures and systems.
• Attend college modules and on-the-job training to develop maintenance skills.

Job description

Overview

As an apprentice you will earn and learn on the job from experienced colleagues to gain job specific skills. This apprenticeship includes study at Cheshire College South & West and on-the-job training at our site in Bromborough. You will be guided by our Maintenance Team to become a proficient maintenance professional, gaining hands-on experience in responding to breakdowns, installing new machinery, repairing existing fixtures and more. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and a career in Maintenance Engineering, we want to hear from you.

Future Prospects

• Aerospace maintenance requires specialised knowledge in aircraft systems, avionics, and mechanical repairs, making apprentices highly valuable.
• Develop skills specific to the Composites industry, which can be applied straight away.
• Completing an apprenticeship can lead to roles such as aircraft technician, engineer, or management positions.
• Access to valuable work experience.
• Earn while you are training; salary can increase with increased responsibilities as skills are developed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and fault-finding on maintenance equipment.
• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Repair and service existing fixtures and systems.
• Attend college modules and on-the-job training to develop maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (required).
• Basic Electrical knowledge (required).
• First year college (desirable).

Benefits and Diversity

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• Holiday purchase scheme enabling additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme for physical, mental and financial health, and environmental wellbeing.
• Discount platform with leading brands/retailers.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee supporting employee diversity.
• Local discounts and offers (e.g., gyms).

At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity. We are committed to this journey, with occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability integrated into our business strategy. We require all employees to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important as our reputation for delivering innovative sensing solutions.