Engineering Apprentice - Irvine, United Kingdom - UPM

Description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils

We are now looking for 3 Engineering Apprentices to join our Maintenance department for a fixed-term four-year apprenticeship program. The positions will be based on our Caledonian Paper Mill in Irvine, Ayrshire.

What you will do

Our Maintenance Department has an important role in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. Currently, we have opportunities for Engineering Apprentices to develop through the Modern Apprenticeship route, with the potential to take higher technical qualifications. In this position you will:

·Have an integral part in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency and safety

·Maintain and develop our production line and power station safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards

·Troubleshoot engineering problems pertaining to equipment, machines, and design

Whoyouare

·You are eager to learn the skills to be able to contribute to the success of Caledonian Paper

·You have achieved or are expecting to achieve in 2024 three National 5s or above (grades A to C) in Math's and English, either a Science (Physics preferred) or Technical subject or if you are attending college to do a pre apprenticeship course in engineering.

·You are confident with using computers

·You are interested in developing a career in engineering

This is what we offer for you

· CompetitiveSalary: We areofferringbetween £16,500 and £34, oncefullyqualified) per annumacross the 4 yearapprenticeship

· Attractivebenefitspackage : We offer a generousbenefitspackageincluding bonus and pensionscheme, 25 daysholiday plus statdays, free on-sitegym, Employee Assistance Programme, employeeretaildiscountscheme, Cycle to WorkScheme and on-siteelectricvehiclechargingfacilities

· A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils.' Ourwork is impactful and transformative.

· A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

· Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

· Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

Are you interested in learning Engineering and Maintenance tasks involved in the process of producing paper? Part of the UPM-Kymmene group, Caledonian Paper is the UK's only manufacturer of Magazine paper using the latest technology to produce high-volume, high-quality products for demanding markets at home and abroad. The Company has been established in Irvine, Ayrshire for more than 30 years and has a reputation for offering high quality employment and development opportunities.