Come and join us as a Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice at our Ewhurst site in Ockley!
Why Choose a Multi Skilled Engineering Apprenticeship with Wienerberger?
Recognising the increasing skills gap in the engineering sector, we have committed to developing the best engineers and leaders of the future, our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is designed to cultivate a pipeline of engineers who possess a deep understanding of the latest technologies and sustainable practices. By developing a cohort of aspiring engineering professionals, we aim to bridge the current skills gap and lay the foundations of a resilient and adaptable workforce that is well equipped to meet the demands of the future.
IPS
We partner with IPS to offer an exciting, world class programme which encompasses training and development alongside practical application and projects at their training centre in Kent. You will be provided with accommodation (Monday to Friday) during your first year with IPS. Wienerberger will cover this cost plus your travel expenses.
Our Centre of Excellence
Our Centre of Excellence, based at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster offers a space where our apprentices can complete essential training exercises in a workshop environment, with classrooms, a conference space and welfare facilities. Wienerberger has a wide range of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment and we will develop you to install and maintain these to the highest standard. You will spend time at the centre with your peers to hone your skills. By creating an environment that fosters collaborative learning and the exchange of best practices, we are enabling a culture of excellence that aligns with our commitment to driving sustainable growth and embracing transformative technologies.
What does the Apprenticeship look like?
Year 1:you will be based at the training provider on a full-time basis, where you will learn the basics of engineering.
Years 2 4: you undertake a mixture of learning at your training provider, at our Centre of Excellence (residential Monday to Friday) and sites; meet and train with key equipment and robotics suppliers and undertake practical learning. This enables you to build key relationships and learn from your experienced colleagues.?
Additional Qualifications & Future Development
In addition to your apprenticeship, you will also gain a number of vocational and academic qualifications which are fully funded. Wienerberger pride ourselves on supporting professional development, so if you are interested in continuing your professional development further, we will work with you to achieve this.
Engineering Employer Apprenticeships Kitemark
We are proud that we were one of the first companies in the UK to be presented with the Engineering Employer Apprenticeships Kitemark an accreditation awarded to employers who go above and beyond when delivering apprenticeships in a safe and welcoming way.
Attractive and Flexible Benefits
* Attractive pay (we offer a higher rate than the national minimum wage for apprentices -this will be updated on the advert soon so please check back)
* Pension scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes) & even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
* Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
* Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
* Life assurance (2x annual salary)
* Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme
About You
* You will have attained (or are expecting to receive)Maths and English GCSE at?Grade?5or above (equivalent to old?grading?C+) this is the minimum qualification for you to be considered by the training provider
* Have a passion for engineering
* Have bags of enthusiasm and are keen to learn with a can-do attitude
* Willing to travel / stay away from homeduring part of your apprenticeship (we cover the associated costs)
How to Apply
To apply for an apprenticeship with us, simplyclick the link.
Someone fromIPS will be in touch to arrange an initial assessment with you. Please allow up to 4 weeks for this to occur.
Next Steps
Should you be shortlisted, a member of the Wienerberger Recruitment Team will be in touch to invite you to attend our Assessment Centre. This will be held 6th or 7thMay 2026 at our Ewhurst Works Wallis Wood, Ockley Surrey, RH5 5QH (date will be confirmed closer to the time)
About Wienerberger Ltd
Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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