ENGINEERING APPRENTICE
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.85 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Selby, North Yorkshire, YO19 6DJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -032026-19114_1773401140 |
Summary
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
Location: Near Selby
Pay: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (dependent on National Minimum Wage age group)
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent following a successful probation period
Hours: Full-time Shift Pattern Rotating shifts are effected by the seasons. Covering 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm /10pm to 6am. On a 3-on/4-off and 4-on/3 off basis. Training & Development
Pay: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (dependent on National Minimum Wage age group)
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent following a successful probation period
Hours: Full-time Shift Pattern Rotating shifts are effected by the seasons. Covering 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm /10pm to 6am. On a 3-on/4-off and 4-on/3 off basis. Training & Development
- Attend college in Selby one day per week from September
- Direct mentor support
- Extensive training in a multi-skilled engineering role
- Opportunity for a permanent position after a successful probation period
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical support to production teams to minimise operational downtime.
- Perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Conduct safety checks and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including equipment upgrades and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Assist with the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.
- Work closely with internal teams and external contractors to resolve engineering issues efficiently.
- Contribute to site-wide engineering projects and initiatives.
- Equipment uptime and reduction of unplanned downtime
- Completion of scheduled PPM tasks
- Response and resolution time for engineering breakdowns
- Quality of root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Contributions to continuous improvement and efficiency gains
- Accuracy of engineering documentation and maintenance records
- Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Ability to diagnose faults in mechanical, electrical, and PLC-based systems.
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems and engineering documentation.
- Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with good attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
- Additional equipment or industry-specific certifications (desirable).
- Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
- Experience with planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Hands-on experience with fault-finding and root cause analysis.
- Experience working with automated equipment, conveyors, packaging machinery, or similar systems.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.