Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice
WIENERBERGER LIMITED
Ockley (RH5 5QH)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 February 2026
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Summary
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.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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- Attractive pay
- Pension scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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. These weeks give you the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and learn directly from industry experts. Don’t worry, all travel and accommodation costs are covered.
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. Here, 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.
- On-site, 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
Where you'll work
Ewhurst Works
Horsham Road
Ockley
RH5 5QH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
Other requirements
PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation near our training facility will be provided and due to provider requirements, candidates must be aged 18 or over by August 2026.
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.
NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.
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About this employer
Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation.
Recognising the increasing skills gap in the engineering sector, we have committed to developing the best engineers and leaders of the future, our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is designed to cultivate a pipeline of engineers who possess a deep understanding of the latest technologies and sustainable practices. By developing a cohort of aspiring engineering professionals, we aim to bridge the current skills gap and lay the foundations of a resilient and adaptable workforce that is well equipped to meet the demands of the future.
https://www.wienerberger.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Employee assistance and well-being programme including dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
- Life assurance
- Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and Employee Profit Participation Programme
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. FE/HE is available to the candidates who show willingness and determination after their apprenticeship studies.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012267.
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Closes in 7 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)