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IBSTOCK Apprenticeship Vacancies – Newcastle & Tamworth Areas

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Salary: £20,888 Per Annum

Reference: JAN20254604Job Type: ApprenticeshipExpires: Fri, 28 Feb 2025Location: Parkhouse

Build Your Engineering Career with Ibstock PLC – Apprentice Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Parkhouse Factory, Parkhouse Industrial Estate, Speedwell Rd, Crackley, Newcastle ST5 7RZ

  • Just 10 minutes from Stoke-on-Trent
  • 15 minutes from Keele
  • 20 minutes from Crewe
  • 30 minutes from Uttoxeter

Looking to build an exciting career in engineering?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as a ElectricalApprentice Engineer and take your first step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer. This 4-year programme will equip you with a Level 3 Engineering Technician – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, while offering you hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and a competitive salary.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Starting salary: £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases!
  • A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a fully qualified Engineer.
  • Full training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham (we cover all travel and accommodation costs).
  • Practical, hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts.

What’s In It For You?

  • Earn while you learn: Gain invaluable, real-world experience and a competitive salary.
  • Career-ready: Upon completion, you’ll be fully qualified to launch your engineering career at Ibstock Group.
  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a company with over 200 years of history, yet at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in building solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting our engineering team with the maintenance of plant equipment and undertaking preventative tasks.
  • Gaining Critical knowledge in Electronic Fault Finding, Features and Applications of Electrical Machines, and Principles and Operations of Three Phase Systems to name but a few.
  • Learning to input data into our maintenance systems and assist with production data analysis—strong computer skills are a must!
  • Working within our Health and Safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Information

Salary: £20,888 Per Annum

Reference: JAN20254630Job Type: ApprenticeshipExpires: Fri, 28 Feb 2025Location: Weeford (Coltman)

Build Your Engineering Career with Ibstock PLC – Multi-Skill Apprentice Engineer

Location: Weeford Factory, London Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 5SX.

  • 10 minutes from Sutton Coldfield
  • 15 Tamworth
  • 25-30 minutes from Birmingham City Centre or Walsall

Looking to build an exciting career in engineering?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as a Multi-Skill Apprentice Engineer and take your first step towards becoming a fully qualified engineer. This 4-year programme will equip you with a Level 3 Engineering Technician – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, while offering you hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and a competitive salary.

What We Offer:

  • Starting salary: £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year.
  • A nationally recognised qualification and the skills needed to become a qualified multi-skilled engineer.
  • Full-time training at MAKE UK Training School in your first year you will be residential and live in Birmingham in 4 week blocks (we cover all travel and accommodation costs when staying over at Make UK).
  • An opportunity to work for a company with 200 years of history, where innovation and career progression are at the core of what we do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting our engineering team with the maintenance of plant equipment and preventative tasks.
  • Studying a range of subjects, including Electronic Fault Finding, Electrical Machines, and Three Phase Systems, to build your expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
  • Developing key computer skills, as you’ll input data into our maintenance system and help analyse production data.
  • Building a foundation of knowledge in Mechanical Engineering with extra NVQ modules.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for practical, hands-on individuals with the drive and passion to gain real-world experience with a market-leading company. If you have:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science
  • A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to learn
  • A full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential)

…then we want to hear from you!

Why Ibstock?
At Ibstock, we don’t just manufacture building products—we’re innovators, designers, and engineers shaping the future of construction. With over 2,300 employees, we enable the creation of inspiring spaces to live and work. Committed to a net-zero future, we invest in the latest technologies and sustainable solutions to stay ahead in our industry.

We are proud to share our recent Silver Status Accreditation for our Engineering Programs, awarded by Next Gen Makers! This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in engineering education and skills development.

Additionally, we are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Member of The 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to fostering an earn-and-learn culture. This prestigious accreditation celebrates our ongoing efforts to invest in apprenticeships, training, and early careers development.

Join us and become part of a business that’s shaping the future of talent development!

Don’t Miss Out!
Applications close on Friday 28th February, but we may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—so don’t delay!

Ready to shape your future with Ibstock? For more information, visit: Management Trainee Apprenticeship – Early Careers – Ibstock

 

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