Mechanical Craft Apprentice

This is a mechanical engineering apprenticeship combining on-the-job training at our Robertsbridge site with off-the-job learning one day per week (term-time only) at Hastings College.

You’ll work alongside qualified tradespeople to develop hands-on mechanical skills and gain deep insight into the equipment and systems that keep our production running. As your training progresses, so will your responsibilities - and your potential.

 What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the site's safety programme and working to Saint-Gobain’s zero-injury vision Attending off-the-job training and completing assessments to meet apprenticeship milestones Learning about and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Dismantling, assembling, and repairing mechanical components and equipment Supporting the plant’s preventative maintenance strategy Accurately completing documentation and entering data into our maintenance system Taking part in trials and continuous improvement activities Bringing new ideas to help improve our processes and reduce downtime

Training:
This is a mechanical engineering apprenticeship combining on-the-job training at our Robertsbridge site with off-the-job learning one day per week (term-time only) at Hastings College

Training Outcome:
Mechanical Craft Engineer or continue to study to become a Process Engineer

Employer Description:
Saint Gobain Professional Services are part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland who are worldwide leaders in sustainable construction.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 7am- 3pm

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness