Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Mech/Elec)
Learning how to conduct planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and tooling.
Supporting fault-finding on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Assisting with equipment inspections, lubrication, and cleaning as part of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Gaining experience in basic mould tool maintenance and minor repairs.
Working with engineers to support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and tooling.
Helping to maintain accurate maintenance records and learning to use CMMS systems.
Supporting Continuous Improvement projects that improve machine reliability and reduce downtime.
Developing an understanding of safe working practices in a busy manufacturing environment.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers who will guide you through your training, ensuring you build both practical ability and confidence in a technical role.
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified to step into a full Maintenance Technician role. With experience, career paths include Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Technical Manager, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as Continuous Improvement, Tooling, or Advanced Automation.
Employer Description:
Established in 1986, Dearing Plastics Ltd are a privately owned Plastic Injection Moulding company based in Brough, East Yorkshire. We are the UK’s largest manufacturers of First Aid cases. In almost 40 years of business we have gained an impressive reputation for quality, reliability and technical expertise, not only in Brough but on a National scale. We have the ability to produce a wide variety of complex components in an extensive range of materials and have the flexibility to undertake both high volume and small batch operations with equal efficiency.
Working Hours :
8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (30-minute unpaid break).
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working