Apprentice Maintenance / Electrical Fitter
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Company: The Encore Group (Envelopes and Packaging) Ltd
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Location: Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000038952
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Application Deadline Date: 29/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch, working 40 hours per week.
Brief Description
As an Apprentice Maintenance, you will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to maintain, repair, improve production machinery and plant services. You will gain hands on experience while studying towards a recognised engineering qualification.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Your training course:
Mechatronics Engineering Technician.
Equal to Level 3 (A level).
Future Prospects
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.
Vacancy Detail
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To carry out breakdown and planned maintenance on production machinery and plant services
This role would suit a driven individual who is looking for a career in a skilled manual role with the below skills:
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance on production machinery
- Assisting with breakdown repairs under supervision
- Learning how to diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions
- Developing skills in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Working safely and following engineering procedures
- Supporting continuous improvement and machine optimisation activities
- Excellent communication skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Keen attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks during a shift