Mechatronics Apprentice
NAMPAK PLASTICS EUROPE LIMITED
Buckinghamshire (MK16 9QJ)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Build your future with a company that's shaping sustainable manufacturing while investing in your engineering career. Are you curious about how machinery works and eager to build a career in engineering?
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Salary
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday (8:30- 16:30)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- 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
As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, developing practical skills in mechanical and electrical engineering within a fast-paced production environment. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience while studying towards a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.
Your duties will include:
- Learning and applying engineering principles under the guidance of experienced engineers
- Assisting with planned preventative maintenance activities across manufacturing equipment
- Supporting engineers with fault diagnosis and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
- Helping with the installation, repair and maintenance of production machinery and equipment
- Monitoring machine performance and supporting continuous improvement activities
- Assisting with equipment safety inspections and ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to date
- Supporting the team in reducing waste and improving production efficiency
- Following all health and safety procedures while maintaining a safe working environment
- Ensuring excellent housekeeping standards throughout the site
- Working collaboratively with engineers and other departments to achieve business objectives
This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to modern manufacturing processes while developing the skills and experience needed for a long-term engineering career. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering and technology who is eager to learn and develop their skills within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are desirable. You should be reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, and motivated, with a proactive approach to problem solving. A strong commitment to health and safety, along with a willingness to learn new skills and build a long-term career in engineering, will be key to succeeding in this role.
Where you'll work
Jenna Way
Interchange Park
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 9QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
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
Apprenticeship Standard: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician You will work towards the Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard, gaining valuable hands-on experience at First Circle Packaging while attending Milton Keynes College one day per week as part of your apprenticeship training. This apprenticeship will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work on mechanical, electrical, electronic and automated systems, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in engineering.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 5)
- English (grade 4)
- Science (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
- Team Player
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
The role is based at Jenna Way, Interchange Park, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9QJ. Public transport is available, although a driving licence may be beneficial for travelling to and from work. This is a hands-on manufacturing environment where you'll spend time working with machinery and engineering equipment.
About this employer
First Circle Packaging Limited manufactures innovative rigid plastic packaging solutions for a wide range of industries including dairy, home care, personal care and automotive markets. Sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. The company is passionate about challenging the status quo, developing creative packaging solutions and investing in the next generation of engineering talent.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers excellent long-term career opportunities within First Circle Packaging.
Successful apprentices may have the opportunity to progress into specialist engineering roles, including:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Day Engineer
- Shift Engineer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Sonia Harris
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059892.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 11:59pm)