Dual-skilled Maintenance Apprentice Engineer

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Dual-skilled Maintenance Apprentice Engineer to join their team. This apprenticeship offers a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification, equipping apprentices with hands-on experience and mentorship. Starting salary is £21,415.68 per annum with opportunities for pay increases annually. Apprentices will work alongside seasoned professionals, gain invaluable practical skills, and have clear pathways to advanced roles within the engineering field after completion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pay increases after each year

All travel and accommodation costs covered during training

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of an engineering team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with maintenance of plant equipment.
• Study subjects related to electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Develop key computer skills for maintenance system data input.
• Progress to maintenance engineer upon apprenticeship completion.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Initiative

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

Ibstock - Dual-skilled Maintenance Apprentice Engineer

Join us at Ibstock PLC as a Dual-skilled Apprentice Engineer and take your first step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer. This 4-year programme will equip you with a Level 3 - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, while offering you hands‑on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and a competitive salary.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary: £21,415.68 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year
• A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi-skilled engineer
• Full خلکو training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4-week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK)
• An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting our engineering team with the Akku maintenance of plant equipment and preventative tasks
• Studying a range of subjects, including Electronic Fault Finding, Features and Applications of Electrical Machines, and Principles and Operations of Three Phase Systems to name but a few
• In addition, going forward you will also study a number of Mechanical units in both your knowledge and competency qualifications such as Maintaining Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical Fault Diagnosis to build your expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering
• Developing key computer skills, as you’ll input data into our maintenance system and help analyse production data
• Once you complete your apprenticeship, you should expect to progress to a maintenance engineer, however the sky is the limit
• Ibstock takes pride in having former apprentices progress to Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Manager and Factory Manager positions

About the Training

• During the first year, you will attend Make UK Training School for 4-weeks at a time to study the Level 2 Diploma - AUEC Practical Workshop Units as well as a BTEC Level 3 Engineering
• You will then return to the factory for 2-weeks to apply the skills you have learnt in those 4-weeks practically within your factory. In the 4-weeks you are studying at Make UK Training school you will be required to stay over Monday - Friday in Birmingham (all travel and hotel costs are covered by Ibstock)
• Your second year is based at the factory with block release to the Training School to complete studying your BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Level 3 Diploma - Development Competence (assessed at factory)
• During your third and fourth years you will be based in the factory putting your newly gained skills and knowledge into practice and completing your Level 3 Diploma
• The final year also includes your End_physic Assessment which once successfully completed leads to your new role within Ibstock as a qualified dual‑skilled engineer

About the Employer

Why Ibstock? At Ibstock, we don’t just manufacture building products—we’re innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net‑zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry. We are proud to share our recent Silver Status Accreditation for our Engineering Programsولات, awarded by Next Gen Makers! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in engineering education and skills development. Additionally, we are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to fostering an earn‑and‑learn culture. This prestigious accreditation celebrates our ongoing efforts to invest in apprenticeships, training, and early careers development.

Skills Required

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Training Provider

EEF LIMITED

Course/Training

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)