Apprentice Mechanics Maintenance Technician

ADNAMS PLC

Suffolk (IP18 6JW)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 August 2025

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Summary

You will work alongside the mechanical and electrical engineering team and assist in conducting maintenance operations: learn mechanical and electrical engineering skills including both scheduled maintenance and reactive repairs and relevant reports and documentation. You will study for a nationally recognised engineering qualification.

Wage

£20,475 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

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

Your day to day work will include:

  • Preventative maintenance tasks to schedule on automated brewing equipment
  • Corrective maintenance tasks on automated brewing equipment
  • Bench fitting
  • Turning
  • PLC, HMI and Scada control system diagnostics and repair
  • Diagnostics and Repair of Motor control circuits
  • Welding to include TIG for stainless steel

Where you'll work

East Green
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6JW

Training

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

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Engineering Technician- Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Apprenticeship Level Advanced (Level 3), 48months

Training to be provided For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) (601/7179/0)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)- Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (603/3845/3)
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) (603/1353/5)

For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a viva interview, a portfolio of evidence and a professional competency assessment (usually a workplace project).

Apprentices are expected to attend college one day per week (term-time only) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

We craft well-loved premium beers and spirits, and work with some wonderful producers to bring you the best wines in the world. Our stores, hotels, pubs, and inns reflect our individuality and the personality of our incredible teams. Our focus, and theirs, is to create memorable moments and to give our customers experiences that delight.

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After this apprenticeship

  • A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336603.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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