Multi-skilled Engineering Apprentice – Mechatronics
BlueCrest
Apprenticeship summary
You will be required to attend NWTC during your block training (Liverpool). 20 weeks block in the first year plus day release (16wks). 10-week block in the 2 year plus day release. 10-week block in the 3 year block.
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Closing date: June 12, 2026
Wage:
£21,157.50 a year
Total hours per week:
37.5
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
May 15, 2026
Possible start date:
September 21, 2026
Apprenticeship level:
Advanced
- Field based
- Working alongside experienced and qualified staff, you will work under supervision towards being multi skilled and be responsible for a wide range of tasks
- Refurbishment work on large scale mailing machines, carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the Planned, Preventative Maintenance scheme
- Be reactive, fault diagnosis, carry out repairs / breakdown conduct servicing
- Continuous improvement activities
- Monitor and interpret data to support efficiencies
- Handover to customers
- Carry out reasonable instructions from Lead Engineers, Senior Managers
- Involvement in multi-skilling (cross discipline) duties as appropriate
- Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are maintained and you show due diligence at all times, parts inventory control such as stock checks and maintenance through manual and online systems, including the correct care and maintenance of tools and equipment in your possession (toolkit, tablet, phone, PC etc)
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- To carry out any other reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business
- Nationwide travel and potential shift work
- Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships normally last four years during which time you will attend our Training centre
- 1st yr block release 20 weeks and day release 16 weeks at NWTC
- 2nd /3rd yr a mixture of shorter blocks 10 weeks most of your time will be spent with the employer being trained and assessed in your workplace
- The company and our Technical Training Assessor will support your time of learning offering guidance throughout
- We monitor your Apprenticeship to ensure you achieve mandatory requirements core skills knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for your end point assessment
- At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment in a suitable role where available
- Potential continuation of education and academic studies i.e. HNC
- Continued professional development
- Further in-house and external training and development available
Employer
BlueCrest
Technology Centre (Dunnings Bridge Rd, Bootle) BlueCrest provides comprehensive data-through-delivery technology solutions, changing how business is done within the postal and parcel industry, and eCommerce.
Training
Training Provider:
NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL
Apprenticeship standard:Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
