Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

As a member of the Engineering team, you will gain expertise in understanding high-precision control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), as well as proficiency in utilising various tools and test equipment.

You will engage in diverse challenges and projects, receive full training on fault diagnosis and maintenance of production machinery, and be given the opportunity to propose improvements.

You will also collaborate with other engineers to gain knowledge of fundamental engineering techniques.

Each day presents unique opportunities, and you will be part of a dedicated and friendly team that values both their work and their colleagues. At the end of the day, you will leave with pride and a sense of achievement knowing you contributed significantly to the products that are being produced.

Training:

This apprenticeship is taught at Shrewsbury College London Road campus on a day release basis each week, with the delivery model agreed according to the employer requirements. The remaining working week will be on-site with your employer WZ Packaging.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship there is the opportunity to become a qualified Electrical Engineer

Employer Description:

We are a UK based converter of flexible packaging with a wealth of industry expertise and a rich legacy in premium aluminium based packaging materials.

We look back on decades of history with rich lineage including Star Aluminium, Alusuisse, Lawson Mardon, Alcan and Novelis.

Originally part of Star Aluminium, founded in the West Midlands back in the 1930’s, the company moved to Telford, the birthplace of industry, in 2015 and since this move, we have continued to grow and expand our portfolio of customers and products.

We are open minded to the inevitable changes in the world around us and move quickly to adapt. Combined with the knowledge and experience we have, in both our processes and people, we have the drive to deliver innovations to make our products more sustainable for the future and help our customers achieve their goals.

Today, we are privileged to work with customers who are the best in their field, from independent manufacturers to blue chip multinationals around the world (such as Mondelez or Cadbury, Terrys Orange Chocolate, Nestle and others). We have the utmost respect for our customers and throughout the business, from Customer Service to Quality, we are deeply committed to partnering with our customers, and we place customer satisfaction above all else.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Site Safety Awareness