Wakefield, England, United Kingdom On-site

Ball Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Responsibilities

  • Help diagnose mechanical issues and perform troubleshooting and repairs on high-speed can production equipment.
  • Support scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to maintain equipment reliability and operational uptime.
  • Gain hands-on training in disassembling, reassembling, aligning, and setting up mechanical systems.
  • Participate in root-cause investigations and performance improvement initiatives to minimize machine downtime.
  • Utilize technical schematics, precision measuring instruments, and documented procedures during maintenance work.
  • Keep detailed and up-to-date maintenance records while adhering to established engineering protocols.
  • Always follow safety protocols, including lockout-tagout procedures, risk assessments, and site-specific safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Enrollment in a structured Level 4 apprenticeship leading to an accredited engineering qualification.
  • Practical exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and automated production technology.
  • Guidance from seasoned engineering professionals with opportunities to build technical expertise.
  • Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits offering.
  • Defined progression routes into roles such as engineering technician, reliability engineer, or project engineer.
  • Inclusion in a safety-driven environment that promotes ongoing improvement and innovative thinking.
  • Potential for long-term career growth within qualified engineering positions.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

On-site

Other

  • This employer values equal opportunity in hiring and promotes inclusive recruitment practices.
  • The official job title used internally may differ from the advertised title due to global HR system requirements and local job grading structures.
  • Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact for this position.
Required Skills
Technical DocumentationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration
About company
Ball Corporation
A world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 4 months ago