Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice - Whittlesey

Forterra Building Products Ltd; Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Whittlesey site as Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentices. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop into a fully skilled engineer with yearly salary increases. The apprenticeship lasts 48 months and includes residential training in Birmingham. Ideal candidates will possess problem-solving skills, good time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you're self-motivated and trustworthy, this is a perfect opportunity to kickstart your engineering career in a leading building materials manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at grades A*-C (9-4).
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and safe operation of plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and install new equipment.
• Respond to fault reports and take necessary actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Education

3 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice - Whittlesey

Forterra - Whittlesey, Peterborough Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Req #469

Application deadline: 29 April 2025

Brief overview of the role

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Whittlesey site as Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity with yearly salary increases to develop into a fully skilled engineer at one of the UK’s leading building material manufacturers.

Start date: 13th May 2025

Working week

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: 48 months

Additional start date: 1st September 2025

Locations

Accrington, Desford, Hams Hall, Measham, Newbury & Whittlesey

The Role includes but is not limited to:

• Ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the plant by applying skills learned during training
• Performing preventative maintenance daily and installing new equipment as required
• Responding to fault reports and acting accordingly

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Problem solving
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Trustworthy
• Punctual and conscientious

Desired qualifications

A minimum of 3 GCSEs, or equivalent, including English and Maths at grades A*-C (9-4).

Prospects

Opportunity to become a fully trained Maintenance Engineer with potential support to complete HNC/D qualifications.

Things to consider

• Salary will be reviewed throughout the apprenticeship
• Shift work may be required upon completion of the apprenticeship
• The first year includes residential training in Birmingham

About Forterra

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of concrete and clay building products used extensively in construction, with brands including Thermalite, Bison Precast, and London Brick.

Our product range includes clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving, chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Our Purpose and Commitment

Forterra aims to build lasting legacies by manufacturing products that support construction projects. We are committed to safety and aim for zero harm in our workplaces.