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We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to become a qualified Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. Mechatronics is where mechanical engineering meets electrical engineering. It’s about fixing the machines that we need to make our quality products. Our training programme will give you an in-depth understanding of Mechatronics. Training courseMechatronics maintenance technician (level 3) Hours40 hours per week aligned with assigned shift pattern. Duration3 years 6 months WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you’ll do at workYour duties will include: Day or block release at IPS International Working with PW engineering mentors to develop basic skills and PW machine and equipment appreciation Breakdown maintenance Maintaining repairable spares Reliability best practices Planned Preventative Maintenance – intrusive and non-intrusive Condition monitoring Criticality assessments Developing Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules Where you’ll workUnit K Springhead Enterprise Park, Springhead Road, Northfleet Gravesend DA11 8HH TrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisationIPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Your training courseMechatronics maintenance technician (level 3) Equal to A level Your training planMechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: This is a 4-year apprenticeship Year 1 will be spent at IPS International, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4DU. Year 2 will be in the workplace with day release at IPS and Years 3 & 4 will be full-time in the workplace RequirementsGCSE in: English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. SkillsWilling to learn Interest in Engineering Other requirementsEnrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. About this companyWe specialise in delivering convenient, seasonal fresh fruit packs to market, including difficult to procure and process fruits, such as berries, pomegranates, coconut, mango and banana. We put our customers at the centre of all our decisions and by listening to our customers, we are able to grow the prepared fruit category as a whole. BenefitsMedicash (allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families) Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday) Internal Learning and Development programme including Management essential skills Free, on site parking with electric charge points Staff events On site staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food Fruit pots on Wednesdays Modern offices and facilities A supportive team 33 days holiday p/a including bank holidays (equivalent for 5 days per week) Standard pension contributions (5% from employee, 3% from employer) ContactThe contact for this apprenticeship is: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Mandy Rai 01634298808 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312972. Apply nowCloses on Saturday 31 May 2025 When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.#J-18808-Ljbffr