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SummaryWe 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. Annual wage£25,400 a yearMinimum wage rates (opens in new tab) The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed. Training courseMechatronics maintenance technicianHours40 hours per week aligned with assigned shift pattern. 40 hours a week Start dateMonday 1 September 2025 Duration42 Months Positions available2 WorkAs an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. 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 Appreciation of the Maintenance Planners role: Work planning Stores spares management Parts ordering Appreciation of the Project Manager’s role: Project planning from scope of supply to FAT, installation and commissioning Where you’ll workUnit K, Springhead Enterprise Park, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8HH Training An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. College or training organisation IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Your training course Mechatronics maintenance technician Equal to Level 3 (A level) Course contentsYour training plan Mechatronics 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 RequirementsEssential qualificationsGCSE English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) essentialLet the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. SkillsCommunication skills Willing to learn Can do attitude Interest in Engineering Other requirements Enrolment 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. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**#J-18808-Ljbffr