Maintenance Apprentice

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Apprentices, based at the Wrexham site, who are interested in an electrical or mechanical engineering career working within a challenging multi-skilled maintenance environment.

We will be offering an Electrical or Mechanical biased apprenticeship in maintenance engineering. The maintenance apprenticeship will train the individuals to work within a maintenance team whose responsibility is to safely and efficiently maximise the reliability of our cable manufacturing machinery.

Working Week: Monday to Friday

Number of Hours per Week: 37 hours

Future prospects: The company employs engineers of a range of levels across its activities – in manufacturing, maintenance, research, development, and installation. Apprentices completing the training period may be offered positions in these areas if suitable positions are available.

Position duration: The position is offered for the duration of 3 or 4 years on the basis that the apprentice will be provided training and development during the period.

Candidate Details: Candidate will be able to demonstrate good practical skills, an ability to plan and organise themselves, work well in a team and possess good communication / interpersonal skills. In addition, you will have a keen interest in Engineering / Technology and exhibit a practical aptitude. We will expect a professional attitude to work and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Qualifications Required: Minimum of 4 GCSEs, including Maths, English, and Science (grade A-C). An Engineering qualification (BTEC) or Pathways to Apprenticeship qualification would be desirable.

Location details: This role is based at our Wrexham site, the address of which is Oak Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13 9PH. We are able to offer free car parking next to the site.

Other details:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Free Flu Jab

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritises talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavour to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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