Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice

March Engineering are the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Their expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

They are looking for two Mechatronics Engineering Apprentices to join their team.

In this role you will:

Assist in the installation, testing and commissioning of new installations and learn to fault find, diagnose and troubleshoot issues within an industrial environment

Support senior technicians in performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance to develop expertise in the following areas:

Electrical, Electronic and Control Systems. Mechanical Engineering Principles. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and safe Working Practices and Procedures You will participate in training sessions to understand the principles of multiple discipline installations and maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used You will also follow safety protocols and ensure a clean and organised work environment and communicate effectively with team members and clients

This is a 4-year apprenticeship, and you will be working towards an Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification in Mechatronics.

The first year will be based at college 3 days per week with 2 days per week on site experience. Year 2 and 3 will be 1 day a week at college with 4 days per week on site.

On successful completion of this course there is the ability to progress on to a higher-level programme at Level 4 with a HNC course.

It is essential that you have a driving license and means of getting to and from site. There may be occasions that you can travel with colleagues to site, but this will need to be arranged accordingly. Most of the work will be based on the employers clients’ sites. Peterborough will not be your base. However, there will be a rotation where you will spend time with the compliance and design team who are based in the Peterborough office.

The compliance and design working hours are generally 08.00 – 16.30.

Physical ability needed to perform tasks that may require lifting, bending, and working in confined spaces.

Training:
Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths if required

Training Outcome:
On completion of the apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to join one of the site teams as an improver, continuing to learn and gain experience working on various installations and maintenance tasks Following this there will also be the opportunity to progress into a leadership/technical role as many previous apprentices have done

Employer Description:
We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday normally 7.00am to 3.30pm but occasionally 8.00am to 4.30pm

Skills:
communication skills,team player,Problem solving skills,Willingness to learn