Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

As a mechanical engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of mechanical engineering to become a fully competent mechanical engineer at the end of the 4-year apprenticeship.

Role

This apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high-quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.

At the end of the 4-year apprenticeship, with the training provided and qualifications achieved, we expect that you will become fully competent at being an electrical engineer with skills in the following areas:

Follow PPM inspections to maintain plant reliability. Complete maintenance and fault finding on a highly automated production facility. Understand the use of condition monitoring and how it guides maintenance activities. Read and interpret technical drawings. Experience with pumps, mechanical drives, bearings, and fans. Refurbishment and in-house repair of equipment. Reporting on Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Training:

Our apprenticeship provides valuable on-the-job training and experience combined with studying for several qualifications, including level 3 Maintenance Operations and Engineering Technician. This is to be completed at Chesterfield College on a day release basis.

Training Outcome:
As a mechanical engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of Mechanical engineering to become a fully competent Mechanical engineer at the end of the 4-year apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Northwood is a group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Working Hours :
Monday - Wednesday between 07.00 - 15.30, Thrusday - Friday 07.00 - 15.00. You may be required to work shifts during your apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working