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An exciting opportunity to join a global leader in the field of fully integrated materials as an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career in engineering, working towards becoming a fully qualified engineer within our expert and experienced engineering team. If that's you, apply now!
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work:
- To learn all aspects of the role of a Maintenance Engineer
- To attend college to learn the theoretical and technical aspects of the role
General Activities:
- Assist in maintaining all plant machinery to ensure safe, continual & efficient operations
- Support periodic & preventive maintenance regimes
- Assist with emergency troubleshooting & maintenance support
- Achieve maintenance goals, activity scheduling & work completion to support achievement of manufacturing target
- Keep accurate records of key work activities
- Work with engineers to find ways to improve processes
- Assist with projects within or outside the Engineering Department
Training:
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training course:
- Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule:
Duration:
- 13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year)
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
- Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
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End Point Assessment:
- Practical assessment
- Professional discussion
Requirements:
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-B/9-6)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Demonstrable practical skill
Other requirements:
- Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
- Apprenticeship Onboarding Session and Eligibility Checks:
- Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon & Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete some eligibility checks. This will consist of a series of initial assessments and an interview with the team.
- There will be the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and for any questions you might have. You may also be required to attend an Apprenticeship Onboarding Session at Witney, Abingdon or Bicester campus.
- This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
- As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.
- Qualification checks:
- By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
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The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this employer:
MacDermid Autotype Limited is the employing entity in the UK for the Film and Smart Surface Solutions division of MacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions (MAES). MAES is a global leader in the field of fully integrated materials and is part of Element Solutions Inc, a US owned global company.
Company benefits include
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Company pension
After this apprenticeship:
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
- We are looking for the apprentice engineer to go on to become a fully qualified engineer within our engineering team. There is great potential to continue further study onto L3+ and continue a career with the business.
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