Hands-On Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice in Bridgnorth

Let’s shape the future of British manufacturing together! Bridgnorth Aluminium is an aluminium rolling company with a strong commitment to excellence in manufacturing high quality products. We believe in building the future together. Your skills, ideas and passion will help us drive innovation and deliver excellence across the industry.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians with servicing, repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to reduce equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and facility equipment.
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and machinery.
• Inspect mechanical components for wear, damage and operational issues.
• Assist with dismantling, repairing and reassembling pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, valves and other mechanical equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Lubricate machinery and replace worn parts in line with maintenance schedules.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and technical instructions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records and repair documentation.
• Work alongside production and engineering teams to minimise machinery downtime.
• Follow all health & safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, organised and compliant with safety standards.
• Participate in apprenticeship training, technical coursework and on‑the‑job learning.
• Develop knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, drives and mechanical systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and assist with emergency repairs when required.

Duties

• Receive instructions from their Mentor to direct them in the completion of tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Become proficient in planned maintenance tasks, fault finding and electrical breakdown repair.
• Understand and demonstrate hands‑on and analytical skills to assist the business in electrical maintenance tasks.
• Carry out such tasks as installations, design and manufacturing of control panels, fault finding and planned maintenance.
• Assist with repairs, planned maintenance and project work.
• Work with supervision on allotted tasks within nationally recognised regulations and company procedures, e.g. I.E.E. regulations.
• Keep areas of work clean and tidy.
• Ensure safe working practices are understood and adhered to.
• Keep logs of planned maintenance activities and complete job cards; keep the CMMS system up to date.

Documentation Requirements

• Assist in the collection of engineering data related to maintenance duties and responsibilities.
• Use the CMMS system to plan the maintenance activities and produce accurately generated work records.
• Complete Apprentice Logbook in association with the NVQ3.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Adhere to all applicable HSE regulations, BAL safety policies and procedures.
• Report all incidents, near misses and accidents through the company reporting tool and to your immediate line manager without undue delay.
• Assist with the timely investigation and actions thereafter, where required.
• Provide information to assist in incident investigations and understand that CCTV may be used in an investigation and could be evidence in further disciplinary proceedings.
• Do not undertake any task that you have not received training or instruction on and report this to your immediate line manager without delay.
• Issue and manage works permits according to company or departmental procedures, where required.
• Review risk assessments, training and competency requirements to ensure all significant risks are recognised and mitigated by a suitable hierarchy of control.
• Induct and book visitors or contractors into the attendance system before arrival and ensure they have a suitable induction.
• Familiarise yourself with department rules and safety documentation and raise any discrepancy to your immediate line manager.
• Manage contractors on site in accordance with BAL supplier pre‑qualification requirements.

Qualifications Essential to the role

• GCSE grades at C or above for Mathematics, English and Information Technology.
• Minimum requirement on completion of apprenticeship: Performance engineering objectives (PEOs), NVQ3 in electrical engineering, L3 academic qualification in electrical engineering.

Skills

• Strong interest in mechanical engineering and maintenance.
• Good practical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with tools and mechanical equipment safely.
• Willingness to learn technical processes and procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Qualities

• Positive and can‑do attitude, integrity, professionalism, creativity and adaptability; able to perform well under pressure.
• Professional and clear communication.
• Problem‑solving skills and excellent team working capabilities.
• Highly motivated.
• Good literacy skills, including IT use.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative.
• Good time‑keeping.

Working Hours

• 1st year – Full time placement at Shrewsbury College.
• 2nd – Final year – Onsite Monday to Friday 40 hours including one day per week college placement.