Dual-skilled Apprentice Engineer

Build Your Engineering Career with Ibstock PLC - Dual-Skilled Apprentice Engineer

Location: Chailey Factory in Lewes, South Chailey, BN8 4BA.

• 15 minute drive from Haywards Heath and Lindfield
• 30 minute drive from Brighton

Looking to build an exciting career in engineering?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as a Dual Skilled Apprentice Engineer and take your first step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer. This 4 year programme will equip you with a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, while offering you hands on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and a competitive salary.

• Starting salary: £21,415.68 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year.
• A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi skilled engineer.
• Full time training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4 week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK).
• An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do.

• Supporting our engineering team with the maintenance of plant equipment and preventative tasks.
• Studying a range of subjects, including Electronic Fault Finding, Features and Applications of Electrical Machines, and Principles and Operations of Three Phase Systems to name but a few.
• In addition, going forward you will also study a number of Mechanical units in both your knowledge and competency qualifications such as Maintaining Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical Fault Diagnosis to build your expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Developing key computer skills, as you'll input data into our maintenance system and help analyse production data.

We're looking for practical, hands on individuals with the drive and passion to gain real world experience with a market leading company. If you have:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 9 (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science
• A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to learn
• A full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential)

then we want to hear from you!

At Ibstock, we don't just manufacture building products-we're innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry.

We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don't meet every single qualification listed but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply! Studies show that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all criteria, but at Ibstock, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to finding the right person for the job-your unique background might be just what we need.

Applications close on Friday 20th February, but we may close early if we receive a high volume of applications - so don't delay!

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