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Job Description - Engineering Apprentice

Engineering Apprenticeship

(within Maintenance Engineering)

JOB ID: 36481

1 day a weekday release to Basingstoke college

4 days onsite in Frimley

Hours on site will be 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2pm Friday

Starting salary £16,000 per annum

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to take the first step in their engineering career specialising in maintenance/maintaining both mechanical and electrical manufacturing machinery. The 3-year course will lead you to achieve the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard Apprenticeship at Basingstoke College of Technology. Our client will work with the college to tailor your course pathway to ensure these skills will further aid your development within our Maintenance engineering team. Throughout your apprenticeship you will be given a clear programme of support to with regular check ins, coaching and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance checks on all manufacturing equipment.
  • Help diagnose and repair machinery breakdowns under the guidance of experienced engineers.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve our existing manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • Assist with the implementation of new production machinery.
  • Help other members of the engineering teams with their projects and day to day challenges as and when required.
  • Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations and ISO standards.
  • Complete mandatory online and practical training as part of the apprenticeship.

Essential candidate background for Engineering Apprenticeship:

  • A keen interest in engineering and mechanical systems
  • A self-motivated and disciplined approach to both study and hands-on learning
  • An inquisitive approach to learning new skills on the job
  • A positive and resilient approach to overcoming challenges
  • A desire to pursue a recognised engineering qualification
  • Eagerness to grow, take on new responsibilities and adapt to changing tasks
  • A strong team player who can also work confidently on their own

Desirable candidate background for Engineering Apprenticeship:

  • Previous workshop, mechanical, or hands-on experience (even as a hobby)
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects

Benefits/Other

  • Onsite parking
  • Car maintenance scheme
  • Generous company sick pay
  • Profit Share Scheme - paid 6 monthly (Mar & Sept). Whilst this is based on Company profit and is therefore not guaranteed, it is designed to pay approx. 3% of salary across a year.
  • Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - After 3 months service, employer pays 5% where an employee pays 3%.
  • 24 days holiday (running Jan-Dec) plus bank holidays, increasing with service. 3-4 days are to be used for the December shut down.
  • Retail Discounts
  • Cycle to work.
  • Gym discounts
  • Eye care policy
  • Voluntary private healthcare schemes
  • Free Work wear will be provided.

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

By applying through Green Folk Recruitment, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rests solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk Recruitment for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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