Maintenance Apprentice

Company:
WHS Plastics Pickering Limited

Our experience is the manufacture of precision high tech mouldings goes back more than 90 years and includes considerable experience in power tools, widgets, packaging, drainage products and complex exterior and interior automotive parts.

Despite this diverse portfolio, the common theme linking parts from so many different markets and segments is that they are both technically and performance challenging and this goal plays to the skills and expertise within our development and technical teams. Many of the products above feature within their design or function unique features which differentiate them from the competition.

We are committed to delivering a quality solution at all times for our customers and our sites have implemented Quality Management Systems including IATF 16949 and ISO9001.

We have 2 positions available as Maintenance Apprentices to support the Maintenance team in ensuring production runs smoothly.

Job Description:

Day to day duties will include:

  • Routine machine and site maintenance
  • Machine safety checks
  • Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance
  • Liaising with contractors
  • Record keeping
  • Ensuring that work is conducted in line with the process and procedures and the H&S policy
  • The repair and maintenance of all production equipment on site.
  • Accountability for ensuring maintenance procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure all production breakdowns and changes of ancillary equipment are dealt with in a timely manner
  • Uphold exceptional standards of Health and Safety
  • To attend any training as and when required
Qualifications Required:

Applicants must have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSE's (9-4 / A*-C) including English and Maths.

Personal Qualities:
  • Strong communication.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment.
  • Eager and willing to learn a variety of new skills
  • H&S & Environment awareness
  • An interest in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Skills Required:
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage own workload independently.
  • Good housekeeping skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
Qualifications Gained(upon completion):

Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Mechatronics Maintenance)

Important Details:
Reference:
WHSMAINAPP
Sector:
Mechatronics Maintenance
Location:
Pickering, YO18 8LX
Wage:
£7.55 an hour
Weekly Hours:
Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) - Monday to Thursday 8.00-4.30pm (30 minute unpaid break) Friday 8.00am-1.30pm (with no break)
Closing Dates:
15/08/2025
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