Mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship

Magnera

Gloucestershire (GL15 5EJ)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

Our Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4‑year programme designed to give you the technical skills and hands‑on experience needed to become a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
7.45am - 4pm, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 March 2026

Duration

3 years 9 months

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

  • Develop knowledge on motors, drives and pumps
  • Problem solving
  • Learn how to use a lathe and milling machine
  • Basic welding
  • Develop hand skills such as bench work, drilling etc.
  • Testing motors, drives, safety circuits, pumps, valves etc.

Where you'll work

Lydney Paper Mill
Church Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 5EJ

Training

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

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced, Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence), EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced, Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support, EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge), Completers may want to progress to Engineering Apprenticeship Level 4 or HNC.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Magnera is a global leader in engineered materials, at our Lydney site, trading as Glatfelter Lydney Limited, we manufacture high‑quality specialty papers for the food and beverage industry—supplying materials for tea bags, coffee filters, and sustainable packaging. We also produce innovative, high‑performance wipes used across everyday and specialist applications.

http://www.magnera.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days annual leave, uniform provided, 4 x Life Assurance, Time Off for medical appointments up to 2 hrs, Xmas Vouchers £75, flexi-time available.

After this apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015358.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)