Apprentice Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an Apprentice Engineer in Ferrybridge!

The Apprentice Engineer will work underneath the supervision of the engineering team to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out CBM activities, electrical & mechanical fault finding, diagnosis, routine & reactive maintenance, testing and repair techniques
• Full participation of the training program including the attendance of relevant courses to develop your proficiency & professional competence.
• Taking ownership of your own development and demonstrate this through maintaining your workplace portfolio and college work logbook
• Learn about the AM/PM process to cover all equipment across the site, including learning how defining, standardising and training Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW) & Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) affects the business strategy.
• Participate in a learning role of equipment reliability plans that reduce the number of failures and minimises the effects of failures that do occur.
• Learn about & support the Cost Deployment process through cost effective project participation that will deliver performance and financially driven projects that will form the Capex Road Map for the site.

What you’ll bring:

• 4 or more GCSE Grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent, to include: English Language, English Literature, Maths, and Science.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious with a strong eagerness to learn.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Punctual, organized, and committed to high-quality work delivery.
  
  

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.