Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.

To be considered for the role of Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.

Joining the Huhtamaki team as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, your role will be focused on assisting the engineers and operators on site. The role will include:

Being capable of diagnosing the faults & causes on a wide range of equipment Carrying out routine planned maintenance to production equipment Learning how to maintain and update all maintenance and equipment documentation, which will include PC based systems, accurately and on time Learning an appreciation of Electrical Systems Understanding how to investigate and correct processing problems with the assistance of an engineer and the operating personnel

Training:

This Electromechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship programme forms part of Huhtamaki’s succession planning for the future. You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process.

During your apprenticeship you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off the job training. You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and use hand tools.

Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.

Overall duration is 48 months.

Training Outcome:

The career opportunities at Huhtamaki are very varied.  We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential.  Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.

Fulltime employment
Further personal development

Employer Description:
Our ambition is to be the first choice for sustainable packaging solutions, globally. We strive to earn this position every day with our innovative products that ensure hygiene and safety for food on-the-shelf and food on-the-go. We believe in protecting food, people and the planet and enabling wellbeing and convenience for people around the world. Our Company values are Care, Dare & Deliver and we live by these every day. Huhtamaki is a dynamic international company with a proven track record for training and developing people. We see engineering apprenticeships as key to the company’s future success. We support our apprentices to achieve their full potential offering rewarding career options with development opportunities in the future.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.00. In the first year you will be working core hours of Monday to Friday with one day for day release to attend PETA training.  Year 2, 3 and 4, shift pattern is to be confirmed dependant on progress.

Skills:
Good problem solving skills,Learn through instruction,Enthusiastic team player,Self motivated and driven,Excellent communication skills,Positive attitude,Willingness to learn,Good manual dexterity,Real interest in maintenance,Good co-ordination,Methodical and logical