Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

About this opportunity

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment, machinery, and production processes within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on machinery and equipment
• Support engineers in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
• Learn how to safely dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble machinery components
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report any faults or issues
• Help ensure machinery operates efficiently and downtime is minimised
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency and reliability
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Develop engineering skills through both on-the-job training and apprenticeship study

What You Will Gain
• A nationally recognised Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician qualification
• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced maintenance engineers
• Development of mechanical, electrical, and fault-finding skills
• Opportunities for career progression within Northpoint
• Ongoing training and development support

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Grade 4/C and above in maths and English is essential
• A qualification in Engineering such as a Level 2 PEO or BTEC Level 3 is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Must be physically fit and healthy due to the manual nature of this role
• A presentable person with a willingness to learn new skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Dependable, good time keeping
• Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
• Demonstrate effective team working skills

Skills

• Good Communicator
• Able to follow concise instructions
• High level of concentration, good attention to detail and able to work to a consistently high standard
• Good practical skills
• Keen to learn
• Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Supportive of others
• Interest in manufacturing processes, hands on shop floor working environment
• Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner