Ibstock Thornley - Level 3 - Multi-Skilled Apprentice Engineer

What We Offer:

Starting salary: £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year. A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi-skilled engineer. Full-time training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4 week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK). An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Supporting our engineering team with the maintenance of plant equipment and preventative tasks. Studying a range of subjects, including Electronic Fault Finding, Electrical Machines, and Three Phase Systems, to build your expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering. Developing key computer skills, as you’ll input data into our maintenance system and help analyse production data. Building a foundation of knowledge in Mechanical Engineering with extra NVQ modules.

Training:

During the first year, you will attend Make UK Training School for 4 weeks at a time to study the Level 2 Diploma – AUEC Practical Workshop Units. You will then return to the factory for 2 weeks to apply the skills you have learnt in those 4 weeks practically within your factory. In the 4 weeks you are studying at Make UK Training school you will be required to stay over Monday – Friday in Birmingham (all travel and hotel costs are covered by Ibstock).

Your second and third year is based at the factory with block release to the Training School to begin studying your BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Level 3 Diploma – Development Competence (assessed at factory).

During your fourth year you will be based in the factory putting your newly gained skills and knowledge into practice and completing your Level 3 Diploma. The final year also includes your End-Point Assessment which once successfully completed leads to your new role within Ibstock as a qualified multi-skilled engineer.

Training Outcome:

Once you complete your apprenticeship, you should expect to progress to a maintenance engineer, however the sky is the limit. Ibstock takes pride in having former apprentices as plant managers, engineering managers and even a sales manager. 

Employer Description:
Why Ibstock? At Ibstock, we don’t just manufacture building products—we’re innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net-zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry. We are proud to share our recent Silver Status Accreditation for our Engineering Programs, awarded by Next Gen Makers! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in engineering education and skills development. Additionally, we are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to fostering an earn-and-learn culture. This prestigious accreditation celebrates our ongoing efforts to invest in apprenticeships, training, and early careers development.

Working Hours :
At Factory your working hours will be between: • Mon – 8am - 4pm • Tues – 8am - 4pm • Wed – 8am - 4pm • Thurs –8am - 4pm • Fri - 8am - 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative