Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

About the role

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.

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

Apprenticeship standard: Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)

Training provider: ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

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.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

40 hours a week

Duration: 3 Years

Possible start date: 2 November 2026

Wage

£20,333 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Time Management
• Willingness to learn
• Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

• GCSE A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*), essential

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

About 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