Eaton Electrical Systems – Level 3 - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice
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Company: Eaton Electrical Systems
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Location: Walsall, WS9 8FS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: National Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00499
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Application Deadline Date: 19/06/2023
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Start Date: 11/09/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Year 1 - Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 12.30pm
Brief Description
A Maintenance Apprenticeship with Eaton Electrical Systems Ltd offers you the chance to train for a highly skilled role, gain a nationally recognised qualification and be paid a competitive rate while you learn!
Qualifications Required
A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, to include maths, English, and Science or Product Design.
Personal Qualities
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Must have a positive approach to work
• Want to participate in a team environment
• Be able to use your initiative
• Flexible and Punctual
Skills Required
• Practical, someone who enjoys working with their hands, who is up for a challenge
• Competent use of software packages, including word, spreadsheets and email.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a range of tasks competing for attention
• Good interpersonal skills
Training to be Provided
This 4 year programme will include:
• Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
• In house training in line with your requirements.
Future Prospects
There is potential for the right candidates to move into a Management or a Technical Role, fully supported by a Continuous Professional Development programme within Eaton.
Vacancy Detail
Eaton Electrical Systems Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of electrical solutions to the Oil and Gas industry across the world.
Eaton Electrical Systems Ltd reports to Eaton’s Life Safety Division and we are committed to supplying solutions that are manufactured with the safety of our customers and end users first and foremost.
We are proud to be part of Eaton PLC, a multinational company employing 100.000 people worldwide and having total Sales of over $22 billion.
An Apprenticeship with Eaton offers you the chance to train for a highly skilled role, gain a nationally recognised qualification and be paid while you learn and be part of a great business!
We are looking for one Maintenance Apprentice, to work in our business at Eaton Electrical Systems Ltd, Unit 1 Kingsway South, Westgate. Aldridge, WS9 8FS.
The Apprenticeship will last for about 4 years and combine both studies at MAKE UK in Birmingham and on the job learning with an experienced mentor at the Factory.
• As well as training and qualifications, you will also be paid a competitive rate of pay and be eligible for benefits, we will also support your continuing professional development after you have qualified.
• As a Maintenance Apprentice, working for Eaton in Aldridge you will gain experience in both machine maintenance and facilities upkeep. The site itself has a lot of big facilities projects approaching in the next 18-24 months and so you will have a key role to play in supporting the sites team in these
• It is essential that you have a practical hands-on approach to completing these tasks and you will need good organisational skills to enable you to manage the range of tasks competing for attention
• At the training centre you will be studying subjects to give you the appropriate knowledge and skills to carry out these tasks such as Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques, Applications of Mechanical Systems and Electro, Pneumatics and Hydraulics Systems and Devices to name a few
• You will be responsible for familiarising yourself with Eaton Policies and Procedures in your particular area, and to work within the Health and Safety parameters within the factory
Other Information
Once your apprenticeship has finished you may be expected to work shifts.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.