Ibstock - Birtley - Level 3 - Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Ibstock – Birtley – Level 3 – Mechanical Maintenance Engineering ApprenticeshipApply From: 25/01/2025Learning ProviderDelivered by EEF LIMITEDEmployerIbstock PlcVacancy DescriptionWhat We Offer:Starting salary: £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year.A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi-skilled engineer.Full-time training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4 week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK).An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do.What You’ll Be Doing:Supporting our engineering team with maintenance of plant equipment and undertaking preventative tasks.Gaining critical knowledge in Engineering Maintenance Procedures, Mechanical Systems, and Electro, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems.Learning to input data into our maintenance systems and assist with production data analysis—strong computer skills are a must!Working within our Health and Safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.Key DetailsVacancy TitleIbstock – Birtley – Level 3 – Mechanical Maintenance Engineering ApprenticeshipEmployer DescriptionWhy Ibstock? At Ibstock, we don’t just manufacture building products—we’re innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net-zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry. We are proud to share our recent Silver Status Accreditation for our Engineering Programs, awarded by Next Gen Makers! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in engineering education and skills development. Additionally, we are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to fostering an earn-and-learn culture. This prestigious accreditation celebrates our ongoing efforts to invest in apprenticeships, training, and early careers development.Vacancy LocationBirtley Factory, Union Brickworks Station Lane Chester-le-Street DH2 1AJWage FrequencyCustomNumber of Vacancies1Vacancy Reference Number1000297098Key DatesApply From25/01/2025Closing Date For Applications2025-02-28 23:59:59Interview Begin FromPossible Start Date2025-09-01 00:00:00TrainingTraining to be ProvidedDuring the first year, you will attend Make UK Training School for 4 weeks at a time to study the Level 2 Diploma – AUEC Practical Workshop Units. You will then return to the factory for 2 weeks to apply the skills you have learnt in those 4 weeks practically within your factory. In the 4 weeks you are studying at Make UK Training school you will be required to stay over Monday – Friday in Birmingham (all travel and hotel costs are covered by Ibstock).Your second and third year is based at the factory with block release to the Training School to begin studying your BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Level 3 Diploma – Development Competence (assessed at factory).During your fourth year you will be based in the factory putting your newly gained skills and knowledge into practice and completing your Level 3 Diploma. The final year also includes your End-Point Assessment which once successfully completed leads to your new role within Ibstock as a qualified mechanical/electrical/multi-skilled or dual-skilled engineer.Learning ProviderEEF LIMITEDSkills RequiredCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, PatienceApply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr