Maintenance Apprentice

**Are you the face of our future? Apprentices are essential to our Company development - get paid to earn while you learn on your career journey.**

Home to the UK’s Number 1 selling vacuum cleaner, at Numatic we have a strong and proud heritage. But it’s not just about Henry, it may surprise you to know that we manufacture over 150 different products, with thousands of variations From concept through to design, moulding through to assembly and testing, to sales and shipping worldwide, everything happens at our manufacturing site in Chard.

We are one of the largest local employers, our business is booming with year-on-year growth.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
As a Maintenance Apprentice you will join a team of multi skilled maintenance professionals. You will learn from hands on experience how to diagnose, fault find and repair a range of industrial machinery. With guidance and support from the team you will work across our large manufacturing site, learning to use your initiative and develop your technical expertise.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**
- An opportunity to undertake a Level 3 qualification in Maintenance and Operations Engineering, as well as day to day learning on the job, this will involve up to 3 days a week at college.
- Starting salary of **£253** per week (increasing yearly upon completion of the apprenticeship) with college fees, including reference books and transport paid for.
- We heavily invest in our apprentices with the intention of offering permanent employment following successful completion of your apprenticeship, this will give you opportunities to grow and develop your skills whilst ensuring you have exposure to a growing business who pride themselves on producing British made, sustainable products.

**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
- You must have an aptitude and interest in engineering
- You should have, or expect to have, a minimum of 5GCSEs with Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Ideally you will have had some work experience, but this is not essential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £199.00-£253.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 13/03/2023