Forterra (Milton) - Level 3 - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
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Company: FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
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Location: Abingdon, OX14 4TE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,800.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000019866
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Application Deadline Date: 11/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: At the company, you will be scheduled to work between 7.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be agreed.
Brief Description
This position is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the multidisciplinary field of mechatronics, enabling the apprentice to contribute to complex projects and build a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
- Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
- In house training in line with your requirements.
- Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Technician.
Future Prospects
Should the candidate successfully complete the apprenticeship, possibility of a full time Mechanical/Electrical maintenance Engineering role within the business.
Potential opportunities for further development for a HNC/HND.
Vacancy Detail
- Get paid while you learn
- Hands-on experience with real-world tools and machinery
- Training from the pros – We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a boss in manufacturing
- Growth potential – This apprenticeship is just the start. We’re all about helping you learn & achieve your goals
Role
The Apprentice Engineer will be responsible for developing skills in the maintenance, and optimisation of systems that combine mechanical and electrical engineering.
Through hands-on training and mentorship, the apprentice will learn to support the:
- Development
- Installation
- Maintenance of automated systems, robotics, and/or machinery while ensuring operational efficiency and safety
The Apprentice Engineer will be expected to work towards and complete the apprenticeship program with a focus on self-development, progression, and ownership.
At the end of the program, they should aim to be a competent maintenance engineer and be able to work well as a key part of a shift team or alone on a multitude of equipment with minimal extra support.
Other Information
Before you apply, you should think about the working environment, which can be noisy and dirty, and you could be working in confined space or at heights.
It is also worth considering the importance of completing your coursework and apprenticeship programme to ensure academic progress complements your practical training.
Please note that Make UK and Forterra reserve the right to close this advert with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment