Arconic - Level 3 -Electrical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
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Company: Arconic Manufacturing (GB) Limited
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Location: Birmingham, B33 9QR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £317.31 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00719
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2025
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Start Date: 17/09/2025
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:30 Fri 08:00 - 12:30
Brief Description
4-year apprenticeship programme combined with educational study and on-site work with rotation in various Engineering/Maintenance departments at a well established aerospace company. Opportunities to be offered permanent positions in the end of the apprenticeship to start your career path.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
• Have excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Have some experience in making or repairing items
Skills Required
• The ideal apprentice, will show a real interest in the work of a maintenance engineer.
• Good GCSE results
• Good communication ability
• Willing to carry out the daily routine of pre maintenance checks and reporting.
• An interest in or practical experience of mechanical or electrical principles.
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
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 electrical areas.
We are looking to recruit 3 electrical maintenance apprentices to commence work with us in September 2025. This is a four-year apprenticeship programme with the first year being spent at Make UK’s Training Centre in Birmingham. The remaining three years will be spent on site with working alongside experienced maintenance personnel with day release to our training provider.
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.
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
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 and 3 Working hours: Days
• 8hrs for four days and one day at Make UK
Year 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.
Other Information
You will be expected to choose between specialising in either mechanical or electrical maintenance at the beginning of your programme.
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.