Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice
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Company: TRADITIONAL NORFOLK POULTRY LIMITED
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Location: Norfolk, NR17 1DS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000035799
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Application Deadline Date: 25/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. 1 day at College (Under 18). Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. 1 day at College (Over 18).
Brief Description
Train as a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician while earning a salary.
You'll learn mechanical, electrical and automation maintenance skills, fault finding, planned preventative maintenance and safe engineering practices, supporting factory machinery and production equipment.
Training to be Provided
- College delivery for the standard and qualification (CCN & apprentice)
- Apprentice Development Plan (CCN & apprentice)
- Workplace Reviews at least every 12 weeks (employer, CCN & apprentice)
- Workplace visits to build evidence/ portfolio (employer, CCN & apprentice)
- Off-the-Job Training (employer, CCN & apprentice)- 744 hours minimum, over the course of the apprenticeship
- On-the-Job Training Plan (employer & apprentice)
- The release pattern for this course is once a week (term- time only) at the Ipswich Road Campus
- Additional sessions (including examinations) may be run in holiday periods, if needed, and by prior agreement with the apprentice and employer
Future Prospects
A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice will work within the Engineering Department supporting the maintenance and repair of factory machinery and production equipment to ensure the safe and efficient running of the site.
Duties will include:
- Assisting engineers with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Supporting breakdown repairs and fault finding on production machinery
- Using hand tools, power tools and engineering equipment safely
- Leaming mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automation maintenance skills
- Completing maintenance records and engineering documentation
- Supporting installation, testing and adjustment of equipment
- Carrying out inspections, lubrication and basic component replacement
- Following health & safety procedures including isolation and permit systems
- Maintaining high housekeeping and workshop standards
- Working alongside production teams and communicating equipment issues effectively
The apprentice will attend college on a day-release basis to complete the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship programme.
This role offers long-term career progression into a qualified multi-skilled engineering technician position.
Other Information
The role may involve early starts, shift work or overtime, depending on business needs.
Due to the site location, reliable transport to and from work and college may be beneficial.