Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
VPK Packaging · Banbury, OX16 1RE
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will support the maintenance of production machinery, automated systems, and site facilities while developing practical engineering skills in a manufacturing environment.
The work
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will shadow experienced engineers and gain a broad understanding of the business while developing practical engineering skills. You will support the engineering team in maintaining a wide range of production equipment and site facilities, helping to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
Key Duties:
- Shadow skilled engineers and learn engineering best practices
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of production machinery
- Support the upkeep of corrugators, case makers, and die cutters
- Help maintain automated conveyor and transfer systems
- Assist with the servicing of palletisers, strapping machines, and wrapping machines
- Support planned preventative maintenance activities
- Help diagnose and resolve mechanical faults
- Assist with the maintenance of the site's general building infrastructure
- Follow all health and safety procedures and company standards
Training
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Maintenance Technician - Single Discipline Apprenticeship Standard
- Company Training Plan & Assessment
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (workplace)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Training provider: ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
This apprenticeship offers a clear pathway to a rewarding engineering career. With ongoing training, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, you'll be able to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and progress within the business.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Positive attitude
- Time Management
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in Engineering
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths 5-9 / C-A*
Things to consider
- The apprentice will be based at our site and should be able to travel to and from the workplace reliably each day. College will be in Bicester
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of industrial machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification
The employer
- VPK Packaging Group is a leading European manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, specialising in corrugated and solid board products, with a strong commitment to sustainability and customer-centric services
Workplace
- Beaumont Road, Banbury, OX16 1RE