Multi-skilled Apprentice: Mechanical Bias - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Beatson Clark

Beatson Clark
Beatson Clark
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Rotherham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This vacancy is for a March 2024 start date

Job description:

Beatson Clark are looking for a multi-skilled apprentice to complete a level 3 mechatronics maintenance apprenticeship.

This role is designed for working towards achieving the skill set of a Mechanical Engineer:

  • To maintain and repair equipment relating to plant services, including;
  • Compressor house daily monitoring of air compressors, dryers, fitters, air receivers and vacuum pumps
  • Water cooling systems, pumps, pipework and heat exchangers, and cooling towers
  • Furnace systems including batch chargers and cooling systems
  • Recycling plant area conveyors and crushing
  • Pipework, general fabrication and welding
  • Also to cover mixing shop area conveyors, elevators, mixers and crushers
  • Comply with working method operating procedures
  • Complete relevant documentation as requested
  • Other reasonably requested duties within skill set.
Role & responsibilities

  • Work within the Engineering team
  • Gain experience of using workshop equipment
  • Gain experience of working on plant and equipment breakdowns; preventative maintenance and installations
  • In particular, focusing on: furnaces, glass forming process, bottle coating systems, inspection equipment packaging equipment, technical services, and site services
  • Abide by Company and departmental rules
  • Work to departmental procedures and follow job safety instructions
  • Wear PPE as instructed and relevant to job specific hazards
  • Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and management
  • Essential to attend College to complete Modern Apprenticeship qualification in Engineering (including NVQ's)
  • Undertake other internal and external job specific training
  • Any other reasonable duties as requested within skill set

Skills required:


  • Demonstrate interest in engineering
  • An understanding of basic tools and / or working with hand tools (fixing bikes, cars or anything similar)
  • Understanding of working safely 'Safety Conscious'
  • IT literate
  • Excellent time keeping and attendance
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Dynamic and flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
  • Team Player
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Have basic problem solving ability
  • Works in an inclusive way
  • Willingness to take ownership
  • Comfortable with a wide range of colleagues
  • Strive to achieve the objectives that are set for you
  • Contribute, as requested, to the departmental and company objectives to the best of your ability
  • Work methodically and in an organised manner 'Clean Work Area'
  • Prioritise your work load and complete tasks and projects within agreed and reasonable timescales
  • Manage your time and activities so as to avoid a negative impact on the time management of others
  • Demonstrate initiative to address problems and implement solutions to improve working practices where possible
  • Positively question established ways of working and actively put forward suggestions and ideas
  • Take a critical approach to work practice and identify & suggest improvements
  • Motivated and professional with a desire to achieve results with a commercial and customer focus
  • Promotes and is passionate about the values and standards of the company
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Be open to and work with change (both cultural and technical)
- 'Can Do' flexible attitude

  • Willing to undertake additional tasks (within capabilities) to get the job done
  • Believe in, and promote Health and Safety within workplace

Employer description:

Founded in 1751 in Rotherham South Yorkshire, Beatson Clark is proud of its long heritage.

Originally manufacturing glass containers for the Pharmaceutical industry, we diversified into the Food & Beverage markets during the 1970's and 1980's.


Both the food & beverage ranges have become hugely successful for us, with the food sector now being our largest market.

However, Beatson Clark still remains the UK's largest manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass containers.


We have a highly skilled and experienced workforce, working towards a common goal of meeting our customer's requirements with a quality product.


Things to consider:


During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.

You will return to your workplace one Friday per month.

After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study.

The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.


Qualification Requirements:


Advanced apprenticeship entry requirements:

You will need
both of the following:

  • GCSE English language C or 4 or above
  • GCSE Maths C or 4 or above on the
    Higher Maths paper only
Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Tra
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