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Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice

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£17,004 - £17,004
£1,417 - £1,417 / mo
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Kettering, England
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At a Glance

Salary:
£ 17004 per year

Working Week:
Whilst at College Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:00, Friday 8:00 - 12:00.

Duration:
42 Months

Possible Start Date:
04/09/2023

Application Close Date:
08/06/2023

Apprenticeship Standard:
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (Level 3)

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Employer Description

Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 21,500 people worldwide.

Proud of our rich history, we recognize the whole of our company is greater than the sum of its parts. Most importantly, we believe in our people, our culture and our ability to deliver value to all our stakeholders. We embrace diversity and foster inclusivity because we are “One Ball,” valuing:

  • Uncompromising Integrity
  • Being Close to Our Customers
  • Behaving Like Owners
  • Focusing on Attention to Detail
  • Being Innovative

Main description

Start your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will be working alongside our experienced engineering team that will guide you through our manufacturing process and support you in gaining knowledge and practical experience of the day-to-day operations in a high-speed can manufacturing site.

We will give you insight into cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and help you gain skills that are in high demand within the industry and beyond.

What’s ahead of you?

  • You will learn on the job in the brand-new cutting-edge manufacturing facility
  • Work alongside our experienced and engaging Engineers and Electricians, where you will have a chance to investigate ways of improving plant productivity through teamwork and problem solving
  • Study towards completing a level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship
  • Spend time away at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Coventry over the course of the four years. That means commuting to Coventry or staying away from home in accommodation

Whilst at MGTS for the first year of the apprenticeship you will spend time learning and developing the following skills:

  • Maintaining Electrical Equipment
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Electrical Wiring & testing
  • Wiring & testing PLC Systems
  • Maintaining Fluid power systems
  • MAG welding

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 22,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups, and aerosol bottles, to aerospace solutions that enable our customers to have a deeper understanding of our planet and the universe.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love – because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Entry requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 3 GCSEs which should include Maths at grade 6 or above and English & Science at grade 5 or above.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical

Training to be Provided

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Things to consider

You will have a fantastic opportunity to work in the brand new facility in Kettering. Our plant is one of the biggest in Europe. However, you will be working in the manufacturing environment – the press machine is loud, as the factory is big you will need to walk a lot during the day.

Future Prospects

Ball aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development.

Location

Ball Beverage Packaging UK LTD
Ball Manufacturing, Unit 2, Maynard Road, Burton Latimer,
Kettering,
Northamptonshire, England.
NN15 5ZS

Training delivery site:
Coventry Centre

At a Glance

Salary:
£ 17004 per year

Working Week:
Whilst at College Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:00, Friday 8:00 - 12:00.

Duration:
42 Months

Possible Start Date:
04/09/2023

Application Close Date:
08/06/2023

Apprenticeship Standard:
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (Level 3)

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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