Vacancy

Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Location:          Nottingham

Business:          SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprentice at our Nottingham Site.  This is a full time apprenticeship (with study release to College).

As a Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprentice your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Dismantling components and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults on equipment.
• Checking components for serviceability during overall activities.
• Repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies.
• Assembling mechanical components.
• Checking that completed assemblies comply with specifications.

You will join a structured Advanced Apprenticeship programme where you will train to become a fully qualified Mechanical Engineer. You will also be required to undertake additional company training in other disciplines to further develop and complement a full skill set needed for the role.

The Person

• Minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths, English, Science and another technical subject, or equivalent.
• An enthusiastic individual with a flexible approach to their work.
• A keen desire to progress personally and to build a long-term future in an Engineering role.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• An inquisitive and questioning mind and a desire to learn from others.
• Good problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to tasks.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary:  Competitive Salary plus Company Benefits

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.