Engineering Technician Apprentice

Maintaining and continually improve housekeeping standards in engineering workshops, and when conducting tasks around the site Development and execution of a planned preventative maintenance plan Carry out reactive repair and improvement of selected equipment
Understand how and where to source spare parts and service contracts, with a view to continually improving performance while reducing costs Maintain comprehensive equipment records, with details of repairs completed, root causes, and corrective actions Comply with asset management performance targets set by group and site Record performance to demonstrate adherence to KPIs Engage with wider DS Smith engineering teams to ensure the site is fully compliant with all policies, and to stay fully informed of technical developments in the business Management of maintenance & repair sub-contractors

Training:
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard You will be in college 1 day per week and 4 days a week on site working with the Engineering and wider Operations Teams For college you will be based at Heart of Yorkshire, Castleford Campus

Training Outcome:
Move into a full-time Engineering Technician role and progress from there

Employer Description:
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative