TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED:

As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with APS, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.
Overall duration 48 months.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
To be considered for the role of a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.

You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

• 2 GCSE’s at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English
• Enthusiastic team player
• Self-motivated and driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

ABOUT US

APS Produce Ltd. takes the best traditional and modern growing techniques to grow high quality, delicious tomatoes in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way possible.
Our passionate and dedicated Engineering team is an integral part of the site team, here at APS, Chichester.
Working closely with the operations team to deliver a smooth and efficient packing operation through a combination of reactive and preventative maintenance, and a keen focus on continuous improvement and creative problem solving.
If you want to grow your Engineering career in a fast-paced environment and thrive in the face of different challenges and learning opportunities, where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have an eye for detail and an interest in fault finding? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Maintenance Engineering Apprentice for our client, APS Group. This role involves learning how to maintain all manufacturing plant, equipment and facilities in good working order.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Joining the team at APS Group as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you will learn from experienced engineers.

You will have a wide variety of responsibilities, as part of the role you will:

• Support repairs and routine maintenance of machines and equipment
• Assist with planned checks (PPMs) and day-to-day tasks
• Report faults and help find and fix issues quickly
• Keep work areas clean and safe & follow all health & safety rules
• Suggest improvements to help things run better
• Log completed jobs using maintenance software
• Help make simple parts (like brackets)
• Assist with basic electrical tasks and installations
• Help move and set up machines when needed
• Work with and learn from experienced engineers