Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
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Company: VPK Packaging
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Location: OX16 1RE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,333.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000053784
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
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
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
- 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