Electromechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

LIBRA SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED

Manchester (M44 5LF)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2025

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Summary

Excellent opportunity to work at a award-winning chemical manufacturer based in Manchester. You will work in a multidisciplinary Engineering department and be mentored by experienced and highly-skilled engineers, working on planned maintenance and capital projects.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
4 days a week at site and 1 day in College. With 8 hours a day, 08:00 to 16:00. 32 hours on site per week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 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

  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and mechanical systems
  • Support mechanical installations and learn basic welding techniques
  • Carry out electrical installations and routine checks, initially under supervision, then independently as competence develops
  • Help to diagnose faults and support breakdown repairs across a range of systems
  • Work from engineering drawings, manuals, and technical specifications
  • Follow site procedures for planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job sheets and reports
  • Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards at all times
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors across departments
  • Attend college one day per week and complete all coursework and assessments
  • Take part in in-house training sessions, toolbox talks, and mentoring programmes
  • Company will place the successful candidate on IPAF 3a and 3b licence and Confined Space Medium Risk. This will add to the list of skills the apprentice will gain
  • Fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering in an industrial setting
  • Fault-finding, maintenance, and performance testing methods
  • How to install, maintain and dismantle mechanical/electrical systems safely
  • Basic welding techniques and mechanical fitting practices
  • Electrical installation methods and safety standards
  • Use of engineering tools, diagnostic equipment and instruments
  • Effective communication, teamwork, and decision-making on the job
  • Safe systems of work, risk assessment, and compliance with regulations

Where you'll work

Brinell Drive
Irlam
Manchester
M44 5LF

Training

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

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Level 3 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • Science (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Team working
  • Positive Attitude
  • Punctual
  • Diligent

Other requirements

• Right to work in the UK and ability to complete a full apprenticeship • UK Driving Licence • Role will be a mixture of working inside chemical manufacturing areas and outside • Genuine interest in hands-on engineering work and positive attitude • Willingness to learn, take direction and hard working • Good communication and problem-solving skills Any prior experience with tools, machinery, or basic engineering projects • Familiarity with health & safety principles or mechanical/electrical systems • Computer literate and able to work on the company Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

About this employer

Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd (Libra) is a World Class manufacturer and supplier of surfactants and associated chemicals for the personal care, cosmetics, HI&I and many industrial applications. Libra is also recognised as a foremost contract and toll manufacturer, offering an impressive wide range of chemical manufacturing capabilities on behalf of its global customer base. Libra is an associate member of GRI Group Limited, which is a dynamic group of businesses engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of chemical intermediates for Personal Care, Household Care and Industrial applications. Libra has an exciting future with plans to grow the business dramatically over the next 5 years.

http://www.librachem.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The possibility of a full-time post upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

The Trafford and Stockport College Group

apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk

01618867461

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333102.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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