Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

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Bespak is looking for an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary for this apprenticeship is between £25,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.
Working Pattern – Mon to Fri – 8am to 4pm – 1 day a week (Thursdays) will be at COWA Wisbech PE13 2JE. The start date for this role is September 1st, 2025.
Entry Requirements = 5 x GCSE grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and a science or a relevant Level 2/3 engineering qualification with a Maths and English grade 4 or above (or Level 2 functional skills).
Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.
You will embark on an apprenticeship to become a skilled Maintenance Engineer, learning through hands-on experience and formal training. Your primary responsibilities involve actively participating in training, completing coursework, and assisting experienced engineers with preventative maintenance and repairs. You will learn to diagnose faults, use various tools, and contribute to maintenance documentation, all while working collaboratively as part of a team and reporting your progress. You will diligently maintain a training logbook and proactively seek opportunities to enhance your skills.
As an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

  • Attend and participate in all training provided.
  • Complete coursework and assessments for apprenticeship qualification.
  • Maintain a detailed training logbook and portfolio of work.
  • Follow instructions from mentors and management team members.
  • Assist engineers with planned preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
    Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, key skills, and experience:
  • Good manual dexterity and handling skills.
  • Exhibits a keen interest in engineering.
  • Maintains good attention to detail in all tasks.
  • Possesses the ability to follow instructions precisely.
  • Displays strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment.
  • Communicates effectively and works well within teams.
    Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, Benefits:
    28 days holiday + bank holidays | 8% employer contribution added to employee’s 3% | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking |
    We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.
    King’s Lynn is a market town steeped in history with an hourly direct rail link to Cambridge (1 hour) and London (2 hours). The location is close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline and is an hour’s drive to the cities of Norwich and Peterborough. The population is 43,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, nine junior schools 3 high schools, 5 GP practices, a hospital and College.
    As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
    A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
    Our core values are Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
    We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
    We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.
    We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
    By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.
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