Multi-skilled Engineering Apprentice - Mechatronics NW MERSEYSIDE, LANCASHIRE & WIGAN – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Working alongside experienced and qualified staff you will work under supervision towards being multi skilled and be responsible for a wide range of tasks. Carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the Planned, Preventative Maintenance scheme, be reactive, fault diagnosis, carry out repairs/breakdown conduct servicing.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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This role will incur an annual increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

37.5 hrs per week: Monday - Friday. Hours are subject to flexibility throughout both the duration of your apprenticeship and once you have completed, depending on business needs. Hours may include fixed hours/shifts/evenings/weekends/overtime.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

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

Carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the Planned, Preventative Maintenance scheme, be reactive, fault diagnosis, carry out repairs/breakdown conduct servicing
Monitor and interpret data to support efficiencies
Handover to customers
Carry out reasonable instructions from Lead Engineers, Senior Managers
Involvement in multi-skilling (cross discipline) duties as appropriate
Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are maintained and you show due diligence at all times
Comply with all company policies and procedures
To carry out any other reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business

Where you'll work

This particular role will be based around the: NW - Merseyside, Lancashire & Wigan areas. See other adverts for: Roles available based in the Manchester, Huddersfield & Bolton. Roles available based in the South: Ashford/Kent. With the Employer: Tuesday 9th September 2025 for Company induction based at the Cheltenham site.

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

Your training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Use information technology, for example 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 for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
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. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
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 including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Use information technology, for example 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 for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
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. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
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 including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Your training plan

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships normally last four years during which time you will attend our Training centre
1st yr block release 20 weeks and day release 16-weeks at NWTC
2nd /3rd yr a mixture of shorter blocks 10 weeks most of your time will be spent at the employer being trained and assessed in your workplace
The company and our Technical Training Assessor will support your time of learning offering guidance throughout. We monitor your Apprenticeship to ensure you achieve mandatory requirements core skills knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for your end point assessment

More training information

Induction at:

NWTC Liverpool on 15th September 2025
Training commences at NWTC Liverpool: 22nd September 2025

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

1 other required. (grade C/4 or above)
English Language (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Science (grade C/4 or above)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Strong focus on H&S
Good time management
Motivated

Other requirements

Any offer of apprenticeship/employment will be subject to successful completion of a colour vision assessment. Do not contact the employer direct, or this may result in your application not being considered. The ability to work at height and in confined spaces. You must be 18 upon start due to site requirements. A driving licence will be essential as you will be allocated a car/van to support you in your role upon start. You will be required to attend NWTC during your block training (Liverpool). 20 weeks block in the first year plus day release (16wks). 10-week blocks in the 2/3 years. You must be able to travel to both the Employer and sites in and around Merseyside, Lancashire, Wigan areas and to NWTC L5 9RJ.

About this company

Steam can heat or sterilise almost any industrial process. That’s why it’s often the first choice in so many applications around the world. From food producing to oil refining, beer making, and drug manufacturing companies, Steam is well known for delivering safe, sustainable and efficient energy. • Global Manufacturing and delivery • High performing products • Straightforward servicing • Maintenance options • Training

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment in a suitable role where available
Potential continuation of education and academic studies i.e. HNC
Continued professional development
Further in-house and external training and development available
This role has a range of company benefits

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