An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Maintenance Engineer Apprentices to join our Casting Maintenance team at our plant in Exeter. The apprenticeship will involve training in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. There may also be the opportunity for supplementary welding and fabrication training.
Apprentice Duties & Responsibilities:
- To learn and perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of plant services and equipment to detect and prevent problems
- Assist with the installation, repair, adjustment and testing of equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
- Follow work processes and safety standards closely to ensure a safe working environment
- To be committed in working towards achieving the competencies set out in the apprenticeship standards
- Maintain an apprenticeship training record to be produced when required
Qualifications
Person specification:
An interest in maintenance engineering as a subject and the desire to learn and develop
An interest in learning practical/tool usage skills
Ideally you will be a problem solver and have possess the interest to detect and identify faults in systems and machinery
Able to adapt with a proactive approach to ways of working
Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
Hobbies or voluntary work
Previous work experience
Engineering related school subjects
Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal learning – this could include a hobby, project, or additional qualification
Willingness to work as part of a team
Requirements:
To be eligible for the apprenticeship programme the following must apply:
You have the right to work in the UK
You must not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2025 or later
How does the apprenticeship work?
Provider: South Devon College
Qualification: Level 3
Duration: Approx. 42 months
Start date: The next start date will be September 2025; however, the successful candidate could join Howmet prior to September to begin to build a meaningful portfolio of evidenced learning
The successful apprentice may have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or a degree pathway depending on the role.
Company benefits include:
Life Assurance with AVIVA
Defined contribution pension plan
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Regular health initiatives and wellbeing scheme
Sports and social club
On-site canteen
Recruitment process:
Submit your CV and cover letter online via www.howmet.com/joinus
