Mechanical Apprentice

Turning stone into remarkable products

Transforming natural resources into high-quality stone wool products puts you at the center of what makes ROCKWOOL successful in its industry. In our technologically-advanced production environment, you work closely with skilled colleagues who all strive to improve and optimize our manufacturing processes. You are offered the opportunity to work in an organization which cares about its employees and has a people-driven culture.

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Company Profile:
ROCKWOOL UK has been operating in Pencoed, South Wales since 1979 and continues to enhance modern living to this day. Our purpose is simple - to release the natural power of stone.

At ROCKWOOL UK, we are committed to giving all employees the tools needed to develop their skills and to release their full potential in their careers with us.

As a result of this commitment, ROCKWOOL UK are looking to recruit a Mechanical Apprentice to join our growing Maintenance Team. Please note applicant must be starting their first year of a Mechanical Apprenticeship.

The Role:
A Mechanical Apprenticeship at ROCKWOOL UK will give you the tools to succeed here within our organisation and allow you to grow as an individual.

This apprenticeship scheme allows you to gain hands on learning opportunities with a variety of machinery on site. This is then enhanced through opportunities to gain national, industry recognised qualifications that will further develop your Mechanical knowledge alongside your practical learning.

Over the course of the 4 year Apprenticeship the hands on experience you will gain will be invaluable for your success here at ROCKWOOL UK, and as a result you will be working closely with experienced colleagues that will be able to share their experiences and knowledge with you.

The Maintenance and Engineering department is crucial to the operations at our Pencoed manufacturing facility, and our Apprenticeship scheme will provide you with the skills to perform at a high level within a fast paced, forward thinking company.

The Apprenticeship

Year 1
- Enhanced Engineering Programme at Bridgend College
- FE/ HE Academic Engineering Qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma) for Mechanical Engineering.
- NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.
- Digital Literacy

Year 2
- Study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering
- Start your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance
- Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship

Year 3
- Continue with your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance
- Undertake a HNC in Engineering
- Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship

Year 4
- Complete your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance
- Complete your HNC in Engineering
- Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship

To be considered, you will need:

- Interest in engineering/production and technology

This is what we offer:

- Opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent company benefits such as 30 days annual leave, Aviva Pension Scheme and Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
- Great working environment
- Tell us a bit about yourself
- Why have you applied for this apprenticeship?
- What interests you about Mechanical Engineering?

Interested?