Apprentice Engineering Technician - Operations

You’ll be learning about the critical elements of the plant with the Operations Team, making sure everything runs safely and efficiently, in a way that complies with environmental legislation. It means continuously monitoring, controlling, assessing and adjusting plant processes, and applying your expertise to any problems that arise.

You will be working in all site departments to gain awareness and knowledge before specialising in the Operations department. You will report to the Operations Manager, but be working with shift and maintenance teams.

Training:
The learner will be studying the Engineering Maintenance Technician - Single discipline Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.  Day release to West Suffolk College.

Training Outcome:

Possible opportunity as a full-time Operations Technician working in a shift pattern as part of a small team (The role will be on a 12-hour shift basis, both days and nights - equivalent of 37.5 averaged and annualised hours).



Employer Description:

Our goal is to help create a circular economy in which nearly all waste materials are given a second life and are reused, recycled or recovered for their energy content.We encourage our customers to recognise the value in materials they throw away and to recycle as much as possible to reduce not only their environmental impact but also the cost of disposing of their waste.We believe waste is a resource. To find out about the full range of our cost - effective and reliable recycling and waste management services and how we help our customers to stay compliant with the latest waste legislation as we transition into to the circular economy, visit www.suez.co.uk



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 8:30am and 16:30pm - 30 minutes for lunch.

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


  • Location: Suffolk EFW, Lodge Lane, Great Blakenham Ipswich IP6 0JE
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
  • Posted: 22-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk