Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

VPK Packaging · Cherwell

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Business and financeApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

http://www.vpkgroup.com (opens in new tab)

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. 40 hours a week3 yearsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Positive attitude, Time Management, Willingness to learn, Interest in Engineering, The apprentice will be based at our site and should be able to travel to and from the workplace reliably each day. College will be in Bicester, This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of industrial machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Positive attitude
  • Time Management
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

  • The apprentice will be based at our site and should be able to travel to and from the workplace reliably each day. College will be in Bicester
  • This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of industrial machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Positive attitude, Time Management, Willingness to learn, Interest in Engineering, The apprentice will be based at our site and should be able to travel to and from the workplace reliably each day. College will be in Bicester, This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of industrial machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship offers a clear pathway to a rewarding engineering career. With ongoing training, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, you'll be able to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility, and progress within the business.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Sep 2026
Apply by 28 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

OX16 1RE

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