Jobs at Bridgnorth Aluminium

Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Job Description

As a mechanical maintenance apprentice, you will –

  • Assist mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians with servicing, repairs, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production and facility equipment.
  • Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems and machinery.
  • Inspect mechanical components for wear, damage, and operational issues.
  • Assist with dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
  • Lubricate machinery and replace worn parts in line with maintenance schedules.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and technical instructions.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and repair documentation.
  • Work alongside production and engineering teams to minimise machinery downtime.
  • Follow all health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
  • Ensure work areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with safety standards.
  • Participate in apprenticeship training, technical coursework, and on-the-job learning.
  • Develop knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, drives, and mechanical systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
  • Respond to mechanical breakdowns and assist with emergency repairs when required.

Working Hours

1st year - Full Time Placement at Shrewsbury College. Final Year - Onsite Mon - Fri 40hours

Salary Range

Reporting to

Responsibilities

Receives instructions from their mentor to direct them in the completion of tasks in a timely and safe manner
To become proficient in planned maintenance tasks, fault finding, and electrical breakdown repair
Understand and demonstrate hands on and analytical skills to assists the business in the electrical maintenance tasks
Carry out such tasks as Installations, design and manufacturing of control panels, fault finding and planned maintenance
To assist with repairs, planned maintenance and project work
Work with supervision on allotted tasks within nationally recognised regulations and company procedures, eg.I.E.E. Regulations
Keep areas of work in a clean and tidy condition
Ensure safe working practices are understood and adhered to
To ensure that logs are kept of planned maintenance activities, and that job cards are completed as appropriate, and the CMMS system is kept up to date with the planned maintenance tasks

Requirements

Adhere to all applicable HSE regulations, BAL safety policies and procedure
PEO’s (Performance engineering objectives)
NVQ3 in electrical engineering
L3 academic qualification in electrical engineering

Advantageous skills and experience

Strong interest in mechanical engineering and maintenance
Good practical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with tools and mechanical equipment safely
Willingness to learn technical processes and procedures
Good communication and teamwork skills

To apply, please send us your CV.

Job Summary

Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

Assist mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians with servicing, repairs, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

To apply, please send us your CV.

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