Summary
GAP is a leading manufacturer & distributor of high-quality PVC-U building products through our extensive network of 100 depots across the UK, Join GAP's manufacturing plant in Knowsley! Seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to repair and maintain our GRP front door and bi-fold door production machinery.
Wage
£17,264 a year
Shift work may be introduced at some stage but would attract an uplift in pay. Yearly increases in the hourly pay as follows: Year 2£12.61 Year 3£14.23 Year 4£15.84
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 07:15 - 16:00. Friday, 07:00 - 14:30.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
Duration
3 years
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
Role and responsibilities:
* Understanding machinery and facility operation to allow a rapid fault diagnosis and repair
* Understand and use logical fault-finding techniques
* Safe and correct use of hand-tools and equipment
* Correctly follow any Safe Working Procedures to ensure safe outcomes
* Update machine records with detailed descriptions of problems and resolutions to assist colleagues
* Involvement in creating specifications for acquiring new machinery and equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose
* Provide technical support on processes and equipment for other teams
* Undertake specific training to enhance skills and knowledge
* Work alongside the Health and Safety team to ensure all work is delivered safely and to continually strive to reduce any risks
* Be aware of new technologies to support the manufacturing processes such as automation, cameras, sensors etc.
* Work with other teams in the business, such as Production, H&S and R&D to facilitate process improvements ensure smooth integration of new processes, products and equipment
* Undertake planned and preventative maintenance and develop planned maintenance activities to increase machine reliability
* Identify spares requirements to facilitate accurate parts ordering
* In addition to, or substitution for, your normal duties we may require you to undertake other duties as required
Where you'll work
Overbrook Lane
Knowsley
Prescot
L34 9FB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
* Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
* Training will be Day release at St Helens College STEM Centre Campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/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
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Proactive approach
* Good work ethic
* Technically Capable
Other requirements
May be required to start shifts but this would attract an uplift in pay.