Summary
This structured training opportunity offers real-world experience in mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in industrial mixing equipment. As an apprentice, you will learn how to diagnose, maintain and repair a wide range of machinery and systems. Working alongside experienced technicians and engineers
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (break 30 mins paid 30 mins unpaid)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Saturday 1 November 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a maintenance technician apprentice, you will receive comprehensive on-the - job training in maintaining and improving processing equipment.
Over the course of the program, you’ll develop essential technical skills in electrical systems, mechanical component, pneumatic, hydraulics and instrumentation. This hands-on apprenticeship combines practical work experience with academic learning, preparing you for a rewarding career.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
* Learn how to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
* Assist with the inspection, diagnoses maintenance and repair of processing equipment
* Support the installation and testing of new machinery and control systems
* Document maintenance activities and report any issues or defects
* Follow safety protocols and company policies at all times
* Participate in training and coursework as part of the apprenticeship curriculum
* Collaborate with technicians, engineers and production teams to minimise equipment downtime
* Continuously improve knowledge and skills through structured learning and hands on experience
Where you'll work
Apollo Solutions
Sandy Way Amington Industrial Estate
Tamworth
B77 4DS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
* Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
* Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
* Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
* Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
* Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
* Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
* Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
* Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
* Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
* Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
* Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
* Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
* Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
* Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
* Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
* Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
* Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
* Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques.
* Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
* Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
* Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
* Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
* Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
* Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
* Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
* Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
* Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
* Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
* Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
* Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
* Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
* Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
* Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
* Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
* Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
* Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
* Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
* Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
* Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques.
* Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Training schedule
* The Apprentice will work towards their Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
* You will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
* You will attend Cannock College, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience