Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Do you have an interest in how things work and solving problems? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice for our client, Huhtamaki. This role involves learning how to use technical information to maintain equipment and machinery. You will also be completing tests to ensure specifications are met.

Wage

£17,388 a year

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Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.00. In the first year you will be working core hours of Monday to Friday with one day for day release to attend PETA training.  Year 2, 3 and 4, shift pattern is to be confirmed dependant on progress.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.

To be considered for the role of Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.

Joining the Huhtamaki team as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, your role will be focused on assisting the engineers and operators on site. The role will include:

Being capable of diagnosing the faults & causes on a wide range of equipment
Carrying out routine planned maintenance to production equipment
Learning how to maintain and update all maintenance and equipment documentation, which will include PC based systems, accurately and on time
Learning an appreciation of Electrical Systems
Understanding how to investigate and correct processing problems with the assistance of an engineer and the operating personnel

Where you'll work

Rowner Road
Holbrook
Gosport
Hampshire Po13 0pr England

Training

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

College or training organisation

PETA LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

This Electromechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship programme forms part of Huhtamaki’s succession planning for the future. You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process.

During your apprenticeship you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off the job training. You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and use hand tools.

Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.

Overall duration is 48 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Good problem solving skills
Learn through instruction
Enthusiastic team player
Self motivated and driven
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Good manual dexterity
Real interest in maintenance
Good co-ordination
Methodical and logical

About this company

Our ambition is to be the first choice for sustainable packaging solutions, globally. We strive to earn this position every day with our innovative products that ensure hygiene and safety for food on-the-shelf and food on-the-go. We believe in protecting food, people and the planet and enabling wellbeing and convenience for people around the world. Our Company values are Care, Dare & Deliver and we live by these every day. Huhtamaki is a dynamic international company with a proven track record for training and developing people. We see engineering apprenticeships as key to the company’s future success. We support our apprentices to achieve their full potential offering rewarding career options with development opportunities in the future.

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Company benefits

Auto-enrolled pension scheme after qualification period, 5% employer and employee contributions. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 26 days after 4 years. PH Insurance after 2 years. Parking. Onsite canteen and kitchen. Onsite gym.

After this apprenticeship

The career opportunities at Huhtamaki are very varied.  We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential.  Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.

Fulltime employment
Further personal development

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