Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice
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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)
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
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 requirementsWe 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
- 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)
Location
Ball Beverage Packaging UK LTDBall 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)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechatronics Engineering Apprentice roles across Ball Beverage Packaging UK LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,004 - £17,004 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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