Apprentice Engineer Technician

4 weeks ago


Lockerbie, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Packaging site in Lockerbie and we are currently seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual who would enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, as a Engineer Technician Apprentice.

During this 4 year Apprenticeship programme, in addition to attending learning sessions at college part time, you will gain hands on operational experience by assisting the Engineering Team in many areas including:

Supporting planned preventative maintenance plans; Carrying out reactive repair and improvement on equipment; Sourcing spare parts and service contracts; Continually looking at ways to improve Asset Performance; Maintaining comprehensive equipment records;

All whilst complying with DS Smith policies, procedures and Safety regulations.

Desired Qualifications

GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or grade 4 or above or equivalent.

About you

Be Caring - Works collaboratively with a diverse range of people; is inclusive and respectful of other opinions, thoughts and approaches; actively listens to promote openness and engagement. 

Be Trusted - Adheres to instructions, policies and procedures to ensure safety and compliance of self and others; manages time and workload efficiently whilst demonstrating a keen attention to detail and desire to produce high quality work. 

Be Challenging - Is motivated and curious to solve problems; is able to critically review information to make well informed decisions; always seeks opportunities to improve processes, quality, speed and efficiencies to help improve overall success. 

Be Responsive - Demonstrates a proactive attitude; is committed to their personal and professional development and shows a keen interest in the wider industry and new technologies; is continuously driven to learn new things.

Be Tenacious - Has a resilient character and is able to bounce back from setbacks; can prioritise tasks and demands, whilst operating in a challenging, fast paced environment.

Benefits

A competitive Apprenticeship starting salary is offered, with incremental increases as you progress through your training. You will also receive the support of course tutors, workplace coaches and mentors to help you along the way and enable you to develop your skills and potential. In addition to this you will also receive:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Qualifying sick pay Pension and share scheme Life assurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP, Occupational Health, Free eye tests, free flu vaccines Cycle to work scheme and other shopping discounts Learning and development opportunities Long service awards Employee Recognition Free onsite parking

Things to Consider

Once you have gone through and initial screening process, you will be asked to complete an online Engineering Technician Aptitude Test. Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Day (locations to be confirmed) in late June/early July. During this Assessment Day, you will take part in a number of individual and group activities and have a 1-2-1 interview with your Engineering Manager.

About DS Smith

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.

Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.

Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.



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