Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice in Doncaster

At Wienerberger, we believe great careers start with great support. We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive culture where people are encouraged to learn, grow and build a future they’re proud of. We know there’s a growing demand for skilled engineers, which is why we’re committed to developing the next generation.

Training course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. 40 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Work: Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

• You’ll work with expert training providers and gain real, hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers, helping you build practical skills and confidence from day one.
• Year 1: Learning the Foundations. In your first year, most of your time will be spent at IPS International in Rochester, Kent, where you’ll live and train on a residential basis.
• From Year 2 onwards, your apprenticeship becomes even more varied. You’ll split your time between on-site learning and residential training, spending up to nine weeks a year away from home at national training centres or visiting equipment and robotics suppliers.
• You’ll be based at our Ewhurst factory, but for 9 weeks a year you will be spending time at our brand-new Centre of Excellence at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster, a purpose-built training space with modern workshops, classrooms, conference facilities and welfare areas.
• You’ll train on a wide range of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment, learning how to install, operate and maintain cutting-edge technology to the highest standards.
• This role isn’t just about learning the job, it’s about building a long-term career. You’ll take part in real projects, develop valuable workplace skills and be supported every step of the way as you grow into a qualified engineer.
• A typical day could involve shadowing experienced engineers, helping to maintain and repair machinery, responding to breakdowns, or taking part in improvement projects.
• You’ll work across different UK manufacturing sites, giving you a broad understanding of the equipment you’ll be responsible for and how large-scale production environments operate.

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Responsibilities:

• Use information technology to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information such as job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity.
• Apply techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions.
• Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Communicate in writing and prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault-finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems.

Requirements:

• GCSE in English, Maths and Science (grade 4 and above).
• Accommodations near the training facility will be provided and candidates must be aged 18 or over by August 2026.
• Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks.

About this employer: Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. We have committed to developing the best engineers and leaders of the future.

After this apprenticeship: Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of a permanent job role within an expanding area of the British Industry.