Engineering Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: Eurokey Recycling
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Location: Kettering, NN14 1EZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,240.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14723
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Application Deadline Date: 09/10/2026
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Start Date: 05/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Brief Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, ensuring smooth operations across various departments. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong technical background and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
A high sense of urgency in troubleshooting
Ability to use initiative under pressure.
Ability to remain proactive throughout the shift highlighting/ escalating issues where necessary.
Industry experience would be an advantage.
Can do and positive attitude.
Be able to work individually as well as part of a team.
Always remain professional with all members of staff and visitors.
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Health and Safety knowledge would be desirable
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Progression on completion of the apprenticeship will be discussed with employer.
Vacancy Detail
Eurokey Recycling are looking for two engineering apprentices. One for the their Corby branch and one for Kettering.
The Engineering Maintenance Apprentice will work closely with senior technicians and supervisors to uphold safety standards and operational efficiency.
Responsible for the maintenance all of the machinery, conveyor belts (training given) with the support of the maintenance managers.
· Maintain and adhere to the service schedule for machinery in line with manufactures guidelines and our maintenance management system.
· Responsible for repair or breakdowns on site.
· Order and keep an accurate itinerary of spare parts ordered and in stock.
· Carry out a daily check on all equipment prior to shift starting and throughout the shift.
· Create a stock itinerary of all tools kept on site with a signing in and out of high value items through our maintenance management system.
· Highlight any issues to the Head of Maintenance or Site Ops Manager.
· Ensure that there is sufficient stock of supplies kept on site and an accurate record kept.
· Report any misuse of the machinery of any kind to the Head of Maintenance & Health & Safety Manager.
· Ensure that the working areas are kept tidy and free of loose material reducing the risk of slips, trips & falls/ hazards at all times.
· Ensure any H & S concerns are reported to Head of Maintenance or H & S Manager.
· Ensure that maintenance visitors are wearing the appropriate PPE including footwear and have signed in at reception.
· Ensure there is a full handover to the night or day shift as per site specific templates.
One apprentice will work at the Corby site and one at the Kettering site.
Corby apprentice should spend the first few months attending Kettering workplace on the Thursdays and Fridays as Corby has only just opened and not fully recruited yet to have the right support in place straight away.
Other Information
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
College attendance will be at the Corby campus starting in September 2025
Year 1- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at College. Years 2 and 3 - Wednesday at College.