Apprentice Mechatronics Engineer
Stormking
Tamworth (B77 4ED)
Closes in 6 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 October 2026
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Summary
As a Mechatronics Engineer Apprentice at Stormking, you will gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical and automated manufacturing systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and improve the equipment used within our production environment.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Please be mindful that when you are fully qualified there may be an expectation for you to work different hours or work within a shift pattern.
Salary will be reviewed every year and rewarded due to performance and attitude.
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical and electrical production equipment
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to help keep machinery operating safely and efficiently
- Assisting with the diagnosis and rectification of mechanical, electrical and automation faults
- Learning to work with sensors, motors, actuators, control systems and PLCs
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Supporting the installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing machinery
- Working with the engineering and production teams to identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and production efficiency
- Assisting with engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Carrying out routine inspections and safety checks on machinery and equipment
- Recording maintenance activities, faults and repairs accurately
- Following company health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment
- Developing practical engineering skills while working towards your Mechatronics Engineering apprenticeship qualification
- Taking an active role in your learning and development, both on-site and through your apprenticeship training
Where you'll work
Amington Way
Tamworth
B77 4ED
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- This is a Level 3 Mechatronics apprenticeship, delivered over a 30 month period
- The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, for the first 10 months
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Must be able to travel to the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, as well as the company site in Tamworth.
About this employer
Stormking leads in supplying GRP Products to the UK's construction and house-building sectors. Our unmatched expertise in GRP Products enables custom-made solutions, embodying innovation, quality, and efficiency. Stormking are a part of the Epwin Group. The Group has grown both organically and by acquisition to become the leading manufacturer of energy efficient and low maintenance building products for the Repair, Maintenance and Improvement, social housing and new build markets in the UK. The Group serves the trade, retail, new build and social housing sectors through a nationwide network of merchants, plastics stockists, window, door and conservatory manufacturers and installers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house to suit the needs of our end-user markets and are sold under established and trusted brands. We have a wide product range to cater for all requirements and are constantly investing and innovating in new processes, products and services.
https://stormking.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company is by accessible bus stops and does have free car parking for staff.
You will be given the option to opt into the company pension scheme which also offers life insurance.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays are given to all staff.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
As you gain experience, there may be further opportunities to progress into roles such as:
- Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Engineering Team Leader
- Engineering Supervisor or Manager
You will continue to develop your skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, further training and additional qualifications.
This is more than an apprenticeship - it is an opportunity to start and develop a long-term career within engineering and manufacturing.
There may also be opportunities to continue your technical education through further qualifications such as an HNC or HND depending on your career ambitions and performance.
As you gain experience and develop your skills, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, work on more complex engineering projects and build a rewarding long-term career with Stormking.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Keira Stead
keiras@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058611.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)