Mechatronics Multi-skilled Apprentice

NEWSPRINTERS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Apprenticeship summary

Work toward a Level 3 Mechatronics qualification, attending NWTC on block release, then day release for training and Further Education. 1st year 20 weeks block return to employer and continue on day release, 2nd year 10 weeks block return to employer and continue on day release. 3rd year 10 weeks block return to employer.4th year On the job – EPA.

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Closing date: May 10, 2026

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Wage:
£23,000 a year
Total hours per week:
37.5
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
2
Date posted:
April 17, 2026
Possible start date:
September 21, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

Working alongside experienced and qualified staff, you will learn all aspects of Mechanical/Electrical (Multi-skilled) Maintenance. With appropriate training and supervision, you will work towards being responsible for a wide and varied range of role-related tasks.

Carrying out planned and preventative checks and maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, use internal PC system to ensure faults and repairs are logged and recorded accurately, work cohesively with the management teams, providing predictive, preventative and corrective support and maintenance for production equipment. Assist with trials and development, carry out reasonable instructions from Lead Engineers and Managers involvement in multi-skilling duties as appropriate.

Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental standards are maintained.

You will work toward achieving Level 3 Mechatronics qualification, attending our training centre on block release followed by day release for training and Further Education.

The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer.

You will be supported through your apprenticeship.

NWTC will deliver your training and monitor you regularly to ensure you achieve the standards required including core skills knowledge & behaviours in preparation for gateway/end point assessment.

  • At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment dependent on the business needs at the time.
  • Further in-house and external training and developments are available. Potential L4 / HNC for the right candidate at the right time.

Employer

NEWSPRINTERS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Newsprinters Holdings Limited (NHL) is a leading print services provider. With cutting-edge production sites strategically located across the UK, NHL delivers high-volume newspaper and magazine printing services to a wide range of national, regional, and trade clients, Operating 19 advanced MAN Roland Colorman XXL presses Our highly regarded apprenticeship program plays a key role in developing the next generation of skilled professionals

Training

Training Provider:

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

Apprenticeship standard:

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)