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Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice

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We are a small but growing waste management company committed to sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency. We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice who is eager to develop practical engineering skills while making a real impact on environmental performance.

Role

Our operations focus on material recovery, waste sorting, compacting, and machinery-based processing.

We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice who is eager to develop practical engineering skills while making a real impact on environmental performance. This is a hands-on, dual-focused role that combines equipment maintenance with direct involvement in our waste processing operations. You’ll spend around 60% of your time supporting daily processing tasks, gaining firsthand experience of how our facility runs, and the remaining 40% learning and applying key maintenance skills.

Key Responsibilities (Processing & Operations - approx. 60%):

You’ll actively support the processing team and gain practical insight into how our facility operates. This includes: 

  • Assisting with the operation of processing equipment such as balers, shredders, and compactors
  • Monitoring and sorting waste streams to ensure correct handling and separation
  • Supporting safe loading and movement of materials
  • Maintaining cleanliness, good housekeeping, and site safety standards
  • Learning how different waste types are classified, processed, and prepared for recycling or disposal
  • Providing operational feedback to help inform equipment improvements

Key Responsibilities (Maintenance - approx. 40%):

You’ll work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair essential plant equipment, such as conveyors, compactors, shredders, and automated sorting machinery. Tasks will include:

  • Assisting with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Learning to diagnose faults using manual and computerised diagnostic tools
  • Supporting breakdown response and helping reduce machine downtime
  • Following health & safety procedures and using appropriate PPE
  • Keeping accurate records of maintenance tasks, parts used, and equipment performance
  • Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to improve reliability

Training

Alongside your daily job, you will be undertaking the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Newbury College.

In the workplace, you will participate in toolbox talks, continuous improvement sessions, and internal training.

For your apprenticeship, you are required to attend Newbury College (Monks Lane, West Berkshire, RG14 7TD) one day a week during Term Time. In addition to the support you will receive from the Environmental Solutions Team, you will also have the support of a Development Coach from Newbury College.

Your Development Coach will monitor your progress and will hold regular reviews with you (these will either be held remotely or at your workplace). At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to take an End Point Assessment to show your competency in the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a strong technical foundation while being directly involved in waste recovery and recycling operations. You’ll gain a well-rounded skill set and contribute to a more sustainable future. Successful applicant will have opportunities to take forklift training and external client on site equipment maintenance.

Apprenticeship Standard
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Training Provider
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm mixed with college attendance.
Expected Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 31st August 2025
Start Date
Monday, 15th September 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Manual handling experience
  • Able to take instruction
  • Proficient in spoken English
  • Proficient in written English
  • Fun and enthusiastic
  • Career minded
  • Can-do attitude

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4/C or higher (Desired)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or higher (Desired)

About the Employer

ENVIROMENTAL SOLUTIONS WASTE MANAGE LTD
As a rapidly growing commercial waste destruction, IT recycling and General Data Protection Regulation compliant confidential paper shredding company in Newbury, We provide specialist and direct commercial waste collection and recycling services to a wide range of companies, across many industries. Environmental Solutions Waste Management started life as a waste management company in Newbury, over twenty years ago. Since then, we’ve made huge investments into state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to bring the entire commercial waste collection and recycling process in house. We have the equipment to handle everything from confidential paper shredding to electrical goods, metals and other ‘classified’ goods, which we can destroy and certificate. We provide commercial waste collection, recycling and GDPR compliant secure paper shredding services and can also offer ad-hoc commercial waste collection across the whole of the UK.
Company
ENVIROMENTAL SOLUTIONS WASTE MANAGE LTD
Location
241 ENGINEERS ROAD, GREENHAM BUSINESS PARK, THATCHAM, NEWBURY, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Posted
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Company
ENVIROMENTAL SOLUTIONS WASTE MANAGE LTD
Location
241 ENGINEERS ROAD, GREENHAM BUSINESS PARK, THATCHAM, NEWBURY, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Posted