Engineering Apprentice
MGS TECHNICAL PLASTICS LIMITED
Blackburn (BB1 2QY)
Closes on Friday 29 May 2026
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
The Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice will be working within the MGS production facility and will play a key part in ensuring the successful maintenance of the moulding tools and factory equipment in a health and safety-driven environment.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£ TBC Above National Apprenticeship Wage
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday -Thursday 8.00am to 5pm.
Friday 8am-2.30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
Key Performance Areas:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform or working towards developing each essential duty to company specification.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required.
- Regularly and actively attend training sessions as set by the training provider.
- To work closely with the allocated provider assessor and complete training modules as and when set.
- To assist in carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to machines and related equipment, as required.
- To have perseverance in completing routine work and follow an established work pattern.
- Assisting with the wiring, testing and maintenance of any electrical equipment.
- To work closely with supervisor and report any issues or requirements.
- To keep up-to-date records of work carried out.
- To maintain housekeeping standards within the area of work.
- Assist with 5S, Lean and continuous improvement exercises within the Company.
- Carry out any other duties as required by the company.
- To comply with rules as set out in the company handbook including all policies and procedures.
Operational Performance Requirements:
Structure and provide regular feedback through reporting for all areas of responsibility to ensure continuous efficient operation within the organisation.
Where you'll work
Unit 7 Centurion Business Park
Davyfield Road
Blackburn
BB1 2QY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
Blackburn College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/L2Functional Skills)
- Maths (grade 5/L2 Functional Skills)
- Science (grade 4/L2 Functional Skills)
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
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
MGS Technical Plastics Limited is a UK‑based manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding.
They design and produce high‑quality technical plastic components using modern, automated machinery and skilled technicians, serving a wide range of industries including automotive, medical, safety, construction and consumer products.
The company also offers services like insert moulding, over‑moulding, prototype support and distribution logistics, and places strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and reliability across the whole production process.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020495.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 29 May 2026