Mechanical Apprentice

Thalia Waste Management; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 27 March 2025 at 01:00 | Expires Friday 11 April 2025 at 23:59

Are you ready to start your career in mechanical maintenance within the waste management industry? Thalia Waste Management is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for an aspiring Mechanical Technician at Allerton Waste Recovery Park in Knaresborough (HG5 0SD). This role provides hands-on experience in managing electrical systems while pursuing a Mechanical qualification through York College.

About Thalia Waste Management:

Thalia Waste Management is a leader in innovative waste and energy solutions, transforming today's waste into tomorrow's energy. We are committed to sustainability, safety, and the development of our people. In simple terms, we transform household waste into energy.

What You Will Learn:

You will be given the skills to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments. You will spend 1 day a week at York College pursuing a Maintenance and Operations Engineering qualification. This course is designed to equip you with the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your role.

Key Information:

• Location: Allerton Waste Recovery Park, Moor Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SD
• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week (8am – 4pm) Monday – Friday
• Monday – college day
• At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role in Thalia’s Maintenance Team.

The Person:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Higher Maths at grade 6 or above and English and a science or technical subject (essential)
• For insurance purposes, we can only accept applicants who are aged 18 or over
• Happy to work in a heavily industrial environment surrounded by waste

Inclusion:
At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV; we’re focused on who you are, your skills, and the passion that you can bring to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand that everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to assist. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.