Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice
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Company: March Engineering
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Location: Peterborough, PE2 6QR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13843
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Application Deadline Date: 27/04/2025
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Start Date: 04/08/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday normally 7.00am to 3.30pm but occasionally 8.00am to 4.30pm
Brief Description
March Engineering in Peterborough are looking for two Mechatronics Engineering Apprentices to join them. You will assist in the installation, testing and commissioning of new installations, fault find, diagnose and much more. Please read the job description below. The role involves being able to get to different sites.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Strong interest in mechanical and electrical work
Willingness to follow instructions and learn
Enjoy team work
Skills Required
Good Communication
Problem solving
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths if required
Future Prospects
On completion of the apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to join one of the site teams as an improver, continuing to learn and gain experience working on various installations and maintenance tasks.
Following this there will also be the opportunity to progress into a leadership/technical role as many previous apprentices have done.
Vacancy Detail
March Engineering are the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Their expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.
They are looking for two Mechatronics Engineering Apprentices to join their team.
In this role you will:
Assist in the installation, testing and commissioning of new installations and learn to fault find, diagnose and troubleshoot issues within an industrial environment.
Support senior technicians in performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance to develop expertise in the following areas:
Electrical, Electronic and Control Systems. Mechanical Engineering Principles. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and safe Working Practices and Procedures.
You will participate in training sessions to understand the principles of multiple discipline installations and maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used.
You will also follow safety protocols and ensure a clean and organised work environment and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
This is a 4-year apprenticeship, and you will be working towards an Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification in Mechatronics.
The first year will be based at college 3 days per week with 2 days per week on site experience. Year 2 and 3 will be 1 day a week at college with 4 days per week on site.
On successful completion of this course there is the ability to progress on to a higher-level programme at Level 4 with a HNC course.
It is essential that you have a driving license and means of getting to and from site. There may be occasions that you can travel with colleagues to site, but this will need to be arranged accordingly. Most of the work will be based on the employers clients’ sites. Peterborough will not be your base. However, there will be a rotation where you will spend time with the compliance and design team who are based in the Peterborough office.
The compliance and design working hours are generally 08.00 – 16.30.
Physical ability needed to perform tasks that may require lifting, bending, and working in confined spaces.
Other Information
The role will involve working on various sites, so the ability to travel to these sites will be essential. Please consider this. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.