Apprentice Engineer - Electrical

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Cumbria
Salary
Commensurate with Role
Posted
09 Jul 2021
Closes
06 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We're the market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.

We're no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we're committed to providing new solutions to today's social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.

Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.

Ibstock will be offering the following Advanced Apprenticeship Opportunities in 2021 giving you the chance to train for a highly skilled role; gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid while you learn!

FACTORY

LOCATION

ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES

Parkhouse Factory

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7RZ

1 x Electrical

Leighton Buzzard Factory

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SD

1 x Electrical (to include some Mechanical units)

The Apprenticeship will last for about 4 years and combine study at MAKE UK Engineering Training School in Birmingham, with on-the-job learning with an experienced mentor. The Apprenticeship will require you to stay in Birmingham and attend the MAKE UK Engineering Training School during term time.

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve an Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Examples of subjects studied are

Principles and operation of Three-Phase Systems

Features and Applications of Electrical Machines

Electronic Fault Finding

Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices

Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques

We will encourage your continued professional development after you have qualified.

As well as training and qualifications, you will receive a competitive rate of pay, starting at GBP288 p/w in your first year with all travel and accommodation expenses covered while at college. You will be eligible for inclusion in the defined contribution pension scheme.

So who are we looking for?

You need to be someone who enjoys working with your hands, who can demonstrate a positive approach to work, a practical problem solver, who can participate in a team environment and able to use your own initiative. It is likely you will have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of 3 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.

Application Process

All applications must be made through the MAKE UK vacancy page.

For further help and assistance with your application, please call the Apprentice Recruitment Team at MAKE UK on (phone number removed).

Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age