Multi-skilled Engineering Apprentice - Mechatronics

BlueCrest

Leicester, Liverpool

Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 May 2026

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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.

Wage

£21,157.50 a year

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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
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed. You will work day shift for the first year of apprenticeship with the possibility of shift work from Year 2.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • Field based in the Midlands with a potential site basis
  • Refurbishment work on large scale mailing machines, carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the Planned, Preventative Maintenance scheme
  • Be reactive, fault diagnosis, carry out repairs / breakdown conduct servicing
  • Continuous improvement activities
  • 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, parts inventory control such as stock checks and maintenance through manual and online systems, including the correct care and maintenance of tools and equipment in your possession (toolkit, tablet, phone, PC etc)
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures
  • To carry out any other reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business
  • Nationwide travel and potential shift work

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 133-137 Scudamore Road, Leicester, LE3 1UQ
  • 33 Dunes Way, Liverpool, L5 9RJ

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

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

  • 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 with 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

  • You will be required to attend NWTC during your block training (Liverpool)
  • 20 weeks block in the first year plus day release (16 weeks)
  • 10-week block in the 2 year plus day release.10-week block in the 3 year block

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)
  • PREDICTED GRADES FOR 2026 (grade C/4 or above)
  • Science (grade C/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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Strong focus-Health & Safety
  • Excellent time management
  • Motivated
  • Accountability
  • Proactive nature
  • Strong work ethic

Other requirements

  • Any offer of apprenticeship / employment will be subject to successful completion of a colour vision assessment
  • BlueCrest will conduct background and security checks due to confidential and secure handling of materials
  • BlueCrest will conduct health checks as part of standard employment processes
  • The ability to work at height and in confined spaces
  • You must be 18 upon start due to site requirements
  • Must hold a valid passport for potential International travel including United States of America from Year 2
  • A driving licence will be essential as you will be required to visit employers and sites allocated in your role

About this employer

  • Mail Metrics, 133 Scudamore Road, Braunstone Town, Leicester. LE3 1UQ - Field Based in the Midlands.
  • BlueCrest provides comprehensive data-through-delivery technology solutions, changing how business is done within the postal and parcel industry, and eCommerce.
  • DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECT, THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.

https://www.bluecrestinc.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Plus life insurance and 25 days holiday
    Potential for additional car allowance in Year 2 as will be required to carry out nationwide travel with short term assignment

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032015.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)