Arconic - Level 3 - Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Arconic is manufacturing company based in Kitts Green, Birmingham. We produce aluminium plate primarily for the aerospace industry but also operate in other markets such as defence. The plant was built in 1938 and produced high strength aluminium alloys for aircraft and ships during the second world war.

• Arconic is a well-established business working alongside large aircraft manufacturers.
• 4-year apprenticeship with potential to move on to HNC in mechanical areas.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

This is an exciting opportunity with long-term career prospects and an excellent starting salary. Successful candidates will be working alongside the existing team to carry out predictive, preventative and breakdown maintenance on a diverse range of machinery. This is a diverse role that will provide opportunities and experiences in a multi-functional manufacturing setting where no two days will be the same.

Arconic has excellent opportunities for career progression. Past examples of successful apprentices include our Maintenance Manager, Engineers and Instrumentation personnel.

Arconic invests in personal development and will support further education where linked to business need.

Key responsibilities:
• Assist in preventative, predictive and routine maintenance work
• Identify and ensure critical spares are stocked and reordered
• Co-ordinate with suppliers to supply spare parts for machines
• Carry out TPM (Preventative Maintenance) schedules
• Carry out the maintenance of plant machinery, electrically or mechanically (depending on your role)
• Identifying and liaise with suppliers of maintenance services when required
• Investigating maintenance problems affecting production and identify improvements
• Maintain and record work and machine breakdown history
• Assist and learn from experienced electrical/ mechanical workers to help build skillset.
• Focus strongly on safety, knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and building good mechanical/electrical systems.
• Work within and abide by the company policies
• Undertake all onsite training to successfully complete the training.
• Attend college regularly to become a fully qualified Electrical/Mechanical craftsman with BTEC ONC electrical engineering.
• Undertake an NVQ qualification and learn and integrate the knowledge, skills and experiences.

Your Working Hours:
Total paid hours each week
Year 1 Working hours: Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:30 Fri 08:00 - 12:30 when at Make UK
Year 2 Working hours: Days
• 8hrs for four days and one day at Make UK
Year 3 & 4 Working hours: (shift hours)
• 4ON/4OFF DAYS

Company Benefits:
• Company Sick Pay scheme dependent of length of service; Up to 52 weeks pay after 10 years.
• Medicash fully funded up to family level.
• Access to our onsite Gym Facilities & Occupational Health Team, including GP, lifestyle coach, physio, chiropody, and psychotherapy by appointment.
• Employee Assistance by Health Assured offering an array of wellbeing support.
• Benefits and Savings platform – My Staff Shop, including cycle to work, Cushon direct savings.