Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice
TRADITIONAL NORFOLK POULTRY LIMITED
Norfolk (NR17 1DS)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Train as a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician while earning a salary.
You'll learn mechanical, electrical and automation maintenance skills, fault finding, planned preventative maintenance and safe engineering practices, supporting factory machinery and production equipment.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
1 day at College (Under 18).
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. 1 day at College (Over 18).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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
The apprentice will work within the Engineering Department supporting the maintenance and repair of factory machinery and production equipment to ensure the safe and efficient running of the site.
Duties will include:
- Assisting engineers with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Supporting breakdown repairs and fault finding on production machinery
- Using hand tools, power tools and engineering equipment safely
- Leaming mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automation maintenance skills
- Completing maintenance records and engineering documentation
- Supporting installation, testing and adjustment of equipment
- Carrying out inspections, lubrication and basic component replacement
- Following health & safety procedures including isolation and permit systems
- Maintaining high housekeeping and workshop standards
- Working alongside production teams and communicating equipment issues effectively
The apprentice will attend college on a day-release basis to complete the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship programme.
This role offers long-term career progression into a qualified multi-skilled engineering technician position.
Where you'll work
Oak Tree Business Park Hargham Road
Shropham
Attleborough
Norfolk
NR17 1DS
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
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
- College delivery for the standard and qualification (CCN & apprentice)
- Apprentice Development Plan (CCN & apprentice)
- Workplace Reviews at least every 12 weeks (employer, CCN & apprentice)
- Workplace visits to build evidence/ portfolio (employer, CCN & apprentice)
- Off-the-Job Training (employer, CCN & apprentice)- 744 hours minimum, over the course of the apprenticeship
- On-the-Job Training Plan (employer & apprentice)
- The release pattern for this course is once a week (term- time only) at the Ipswich Road Campus
- Additional sessions (including examinations) may be run in holiday periods, if needed, and by prior agreement with the apprentice and employer
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
The role may involve early starts, shift work or overtime, depending on business needs.
Due to the site location, reliable transport to and from work and college may be beneficial.
About this employer
At Traditional Norfolk Poultry (TNP), we're proud to be the UK's leading producer of free-range and organic chickens and turkeys. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation for exceptional quality, high welfare standards, and sustainable farming.
From supplying top restaurants to major retailers, we stay true to our roots-raising and preparing every bird with care, respect, and dedication.
We're passionate about what we do-and we're looking for like-minded people to join our friendly, growing team in the heart of Norfolk.
http://www.tnpltd.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Free Parking
- Nest Workplace Pension
- Employee Discount
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Access to TNP Benefits Hub
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Lindsey Flatt
lindsey.flatt@ccn.ac.uk
01603773671
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035799.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)