Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to become a qualified Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. Mechatronics is where mechanical engineering meets electrical engineering. It’s about fixing the machines that we need to make our quality products. Our training programme will give you an in depth understanding of Mechatronics.
Annual wage
£25,400 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician
Hours
40 hours per week aligned with assigned shift pattern.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
42 Months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Your duties will include:
* Day or block release at IPS International
* Working with PW engineering mentors to develop basic skills and PW machine and equipment appreciation
* Breakdown maintenance
* Maintaining repairable spares
* Reliability best practices
* Planned Preventative Maintenance – intrusive and non-intrusive
* Condition monitoring
* Criticality assessments
* Developing Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules
Appreciation of the Maintenance Planners role:
* Work planning
* Stores spares management
* Parts ordering
Appreciation of the Project Manager’s role:
* Project planning from scope of supply to FAT, installation and commissioning
Where you’ll work
Unit K, Springhead Enterprise Park, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8HH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Course contents
Your training plan
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* This is a 4 year apprenticeship
* Year 1 will be spent at IPS International, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DU. Year 2 will be in the workplace with day release at IPS and Years 3 & 4 will be full-time in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
* GCSE English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Willing to learn
* Can do attitude
* Interest in Engineering
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**
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