Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Mission of the role:

To work safely in compliance with site rules and HSE legislation.

The apprentice will work as part of the Maintenance team, working towards becoming a multi-skilled technician, including mechanical, electrical and controls.

The apprentice will learn the fundamental knowledge required to safety perform maintenance on all assets on site. The hands-on experience will complement the course content to ensure the apprentice gains experience of all theoretical principles studied.

The role of a Maintenance Technician is to provide a maintenance service to all departments on site providing diagnostic skills, initiating improvements and undertaking preventative maintenance, ensuring that all assets and services are maintained to a standard in keeping with business targets and needs.

Responsibilities:

·      Taking a proactive approach to Environment, Health and Safety

·      Working under the sites Permit To Work, Lock Out Tag Out and Risk Assessment systems, when trained to do so.

·      Working within a highly regulated, upper-tier COMAH site.

 

Only under direct supervision by a competent Technician:

·      Maintaining equipment and working within a fast-paced environment.

·      Maintaining and fault finding.

·      Predictive/reactive maintenance of site assets, mechanical and electrical.

·      To undertake site service electrical/mechanical maintenance and installation duties as scheduled.

·      To accurately complete job records on our Maintenance Management System

·      To identify and implement continuous improvements projects.

·      Where applicable, to assist with projects including conception of ideas, installation and commissioning, monitoring and maintaining.

·      To be aware of machine efficiencies to ensure that they are performing at optimum levels.

·      Is prepared to undertake training in a positive manner both for self-development and for the provision of departmental cover

·      Encourages and develops a team culture both within own team and across the company

·      Achievement of effective communication both within own team and between teams

·      Any other duties in keeping with the post at the direction of your manager.

Training:

Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. You will complete block release at Alliance Learning completing three days a week in your first year, one day a week in your second year and on-site delivery in your third year, to gain the vital skills, knowledge and behaviours.

Training Outcome:

Could pursue a career as a STAX Engineer

Employer Description:
STAX Converting is a trusted UK-based company specialising in the conversion of large and small parent reels and sheets. Our facilities in Wigan and Bolton are operated by a skilled team dedicated to ensuring your business gets the quality paper it needs – whether it’s for palletising, industrial wrapping, packaging or void fill. Since 2009, we’ve built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality service with a personal touch. As an expert B2B supplier, we pride ourselves on flexibility, fast turnaround times and environmentally responsible practices. We often produce paper products made from recycled fibre, and FSC-certified products are available by request. Whether you’re a large manufacturer or an independent business, we’re here to provide the paper solutions you need — efficiently, sustainably, and exactly to spec.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm please confirm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Strong team work ethic,Flexible attitude to work,Can-do, hands-on attitude,Ability to learn new skills