Dual-skilled Apprentice Engineers

Salary: Starting salary of £20,888 per annum, with yearly pay increases upon successful completion of each year.

• Job Term: Permanent

Who Are We?
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.

Why Ibstock?

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!

Looking to build an exciting career in engineering?
Join us at Ibstock PLC as an 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:

• 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, where 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.

Examples of subjects studied (depending on the specialism) are:

• Principles and operation of Three-Phase Systems
• Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
• Electronic Fault Finding
• Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
• Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques
• Mechanical principles and applications

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!

Locations:
The following sites have vacancies on their apprenticeship programmes in 2025.

To apply, please follow the link to the specific site vacancy page.

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

Planned start date: Early September 2024