Wienerberger (Walsall) - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Apprentice (Sept start)

At Wienerberger, it's not just our products that move fast. We are the world?s largest brick and tile manufacturer, and the market leader because we give our customers more than products and buildings - we give them exciting environments to live and work, as well as creating long lasting memories. This ability to exceed our customers' expectations makes for fast-paced careers in a dynamic environment. This could be your opportunity to further your career with an award-winning manufacturing organisation.

About your Apprenticeship

Wienerberger is committed to supporting the engineering sector with a programme that will develop both engineers and leaders of the future. This is a career opportunity, as well as an Apprenticeship.

Our Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentices will undertake the L3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard, with a focus on Mechatronics. Wienerberger has a wide range of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment that we will develop you to install and maintain to the highest standard.

Our programme focuses on developing a rounded and experienced engineer who will not only enable us to keep the production in our factories flowing, but who also has an appreciation of our processes and the part you play in driving the success of the world?s largest brick and tile manufacturer.

Additional Qualifications

In addition to the Apprenticeship, you will also gain a number of additional vocational and academic qualifications ? all of which are fully funded by us. These include:
? Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
? Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
? Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
? Certified 3-Day First Aid

Rewards & Benefits

Our salaries are competitive, with a weekly wage of ?225 in year 1 and annual increases each year after. We also offer a range of benefits including:
? Company Pension
? 25 days? holiday per year
? Cycle to Work Scheme
? Health Cash Plan
? Life Assurance
? Share Incentive Scheme
? Gym discounts
? Mobile phone discounts
? Shopping discounts

Upon successful completion of the scheme, you will be eligible to apply for a permanent role with us, and to extend your technical knowledge / managerial capability through an Engineering Degree and / or the Wienerberger Leadership Development Programme.

Structure of your Apprenticeship

Year 1: You will be based at Make UK, Birmingham on a full-time basis, where you will get to know the basics of engineering and safety.

Years 2 ? 4: These years will involve a mixture of residential learning at our national training centres, training placements with some of our key equipment and robotics suppliers, and practical learning across all our sites. Primarily you will be based at your home location of Ewhurst. There will also be opportunities for you to spend time across our UK network of Wienerberger manufacturing plants. This will support you in understanding the equipment you will be responsible for, as well as building relationships and learning from your colleagues. Please note - You should be prepared to spend up to 50% of years 2-4 based away from home at a different location, Monday to Friday. All accommodation and travel will be arranged and funded by Wienerberger.