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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

IPL Global Tamworth

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Apprenticeship Level

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

IPL Global are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer apprentice. You will receive in house training shadowing experienced engineers to learn how to identify faults and problems, complete routine services and much more.

Day to day tasks will include:

  • Planned and reactive maintenance on injection moulding machines
  • IML robots, pick and place robots, as well as daily maintenance on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors, relays, inverters
  • Attend breakdowns, identify faults & problem solve at the press efficiently to aid production

Employment

£17,000 a year

Wage

41.5

Hours Per Week

1 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

Weekly Rotation Shift (42.5hrs) (30 min unpaid break) Week 1 (AM) – 06:00-15:00. Week 2 (PM) – 13:00-22:00. Hours at college: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday. Friday, 2.30pm finish.

Working Week

3 Years 6 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

IPL Global

Employer Name

https://www.iplglobal.com/

Employer Website

Denis House, Mariner, Tamworth, B79 7UL, Tamworth

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We believe that plastics will play a crucial role in the future of sustainability and the circular economy. IPL's purpose is to always protect what's important to the environment and to the communities and businesses we serve. IPL is a leading packaging provider, with a well-invested strategically located manufacturing footprint. We manufacture our products at 18 facilities located in Canada, the U.S., Ireland, the U.K., Belgium and China, and operate 2 product development facilities in the US and UK.

Training Provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

This is a Level 3 Mechatronics apprenticeship, delivered over a four year period.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, on a full-time basis for the first 10 months. 

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Interest in engineering

Qualifications

English, Maths, science GCSE (5 or above) Essential

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000326599

Vacancy Reference Number

30 Jul 2025

Application Closing Date
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