Forterra (Desford) - Level 3 - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED
Coalville (LE67 1DL)
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 11 April 2026)
Posted on 11 March 2026
Contents
Summary
This position is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the multidisciplinary field of mechatronics, enabling the apprentice to contribute to complex projects and build a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
- Wage
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£20,800 a year
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Along with a generous first year salary of £20,800 per annum with annual pay reviews, we will offer you:
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Generous holiday allowance - Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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At the company, you will be scheduled to work between 7am and 6pm (shifts to be agreed) Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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3
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
- Get Paid while you learn
- Hands-On Experience with real-world tools and machinery
- Training From The Pros – We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a boss in manufacturing
- Growth Potential – This apprenticeship is just the start. We’re all about helping you learn & achieve your goals
ROLE
The Apprentice Engineer will be responsible for developing skills in the maintenance and optimisation of systems that combine mechanical and electrical engineering.
Through hands-on training and mentorship, the apprentice will learn to support the:
- Development
- Installation
- Maintenance of automated systems, robotics, and/or machinery while ensuring operational efficiency and safety
The Apprentice Engineer will be expected to work towards and complete the apprenticeship program with a focus on self-development, progression, and ownership.
At the end of the program, they should aim to be a competent maintenance engineer and be able to work well as a key part of a shift team or alone on a multitude of equipment with minimal extra support.
Where you'll work
Forterra (Desford)
Heath Road
Coalville
LE67 1DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EEF 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
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
- Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
- In house training in line with your requirements
- Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Technician.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Before you apply, you should think about the working environment, which can be noisy and dirty, and you could be working in confined space or at heights.
It is also worth considering the importance of completing your coursework and apprenticeship programme to ensure academic progress complements your practical training.
Please note that Make UK and Forterra reserve the right to close this advert with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment
About this employer
Forterra has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of building products in the UK Construction industry, made possible only through the talent, ingenuity and commitment of everyone who works in our business. Our employees are the key to our success and together we keep each other safe and create ground-breaking innovations in an environment where everyone is valued, included and encouraged to make the most of their talents.
We have an amazing opportunity for someone to join Forterra as an apprentice and learn how to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer, covering both mechanical and electrical.
Company benefits
- Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme eligibility
- Holiday Exchange Scheme
After this apprenticeship
Should the candidate successfully complete the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of a full-time Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineering role within the business.
Potential opportunities for further development for a HNC/HND.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
Make UK Recruitment Team
asrecruitment@makeuk.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019839.
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Closes in 31 days (Saturday 11 April 2026)
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