Summary As an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer at William Lee, your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the company’s requirements with structure. You will build your knowledge in a busy foundry environment, and this is therefore the basis of you becoming the next generation of engineer. Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3) Hours You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company. 38 hours a week Start date Tuesday 8 September 2026 Duration 4 years Positions available 2 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 & Responsibilities: Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, whilst complying with the Company’s Health and Safety requirements to ensure the safety of yourself and others To conduct risk assessments on all jobs in the form of 'Take Two’ Communicate effectively with peers and management To work as part of the Maintenance Team ensuring all equipment is operating efficiently and safely Become fluent in the Company TPM maintenance system (Total Productive Maintenance) to ensure efficient running of plant assets Ensure that the working area is clean and tidy on completion of any job/task To install and maintain new and existing equipment, whilst ensuring production is not interrupted To put forward and communicate ideas and get involved with plant improvement Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure compliance with the company’s health and safety and environmental policies, ensuring these are understood and upheld Ensure that you are always equipped with the correct personal protective equipment and is properly looked after and maintained Ensure that all accidents are reported and recorded in the accident book Ensure any spillages are cleared up immediately and the correct emergency equipment is always available NB. This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised as necessary. Where you'll work Callywhite Lane Dronfield Derbyshire S18 2XU Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Training course Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 You will study on a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard. During the first year of the apprenticeship, you're learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Mathematics (grade 4) 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 Analytical skills Team working About this employer William Lee is one of the largest foundries in the UK and British Owned. It’s continual investment in plant, processes and a dedicated workforce has enabled the company to be extremely successful, with over 150 years of history and long-term plans. We supply global markets to blue chip companies including BMW, Mercedes, Daimler. After this apprenticeship Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017855.