26-0033 Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: WILLIAM LEE LIMITED
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Location: Derbyshire, S18 2XU
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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-2000017855
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 08/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
Brief Description
As an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer at William Lee, your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the company’s requirements with structure. You will build your knowledge in a busy foundry environment, and this is therefore the basis of you becoming the next generation of engineer.
Training to be Provided
You will study on a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, you're learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
Future Prospects
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
Vacancy Detail
Role & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, whilst complying with the Company’s Health and Safety requirements to ensure the safety of yourself and others
- To conduct risk assessments on all jobs in the form of 'Take Two’
- Communicate effectively with peers and management
- To work as part of the Maintenance Team ensuring all equipment is operating efficiently and safely
- Become fluent in the Company TPM maintenance system (Total Productive Maintenance) to ensure efficient running of plant assets
- Ensure that the working area is clean and tidy on completion of any job/task
- To install and maintain new and existing equipment, whilst ensuring production is not interrupted
- To put forward and communicate ideas and get involved with plant improvement
Health, Safety & Environment:
- Ensure compliance with the company’s health and safety and environmental policies, ensuring these are understood and upheld
- Ensure that you are always equipped with the correct personal protective equipment and is properly looked after and maintained
- Ensure that all accidents are reported and recorded in the accident book
- Ensure any spillages are cleared up immediately and the correct emergency equipment is always available
NB. This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised as necessary.