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Mechatronics Apprentice

Gestamp Tallent Limited · Wolverhampton · posted 11 September 2026

Wage
£15,184 a year
Hours
36.5 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
2

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The facility is packed with the latest equipment to develop the skills and knowledge of the apprentice. Daily tasks will include: 

  • Learn to carry out fault finding activities and undertake timely repair of equipment ; Presses, Robots, PLC’s, Electrical Control Systems, CNC machines, Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • Learn to undertake planned preventative maintenance activities on automated production facilities
  • Learn programming, fault diagnosis, servicing and repair of robots, rotary positioners, mig welding and resistance welding equipment
  • Learn to prepare technical reports to analyse breakdown causes and make recommendations on countermeasures
  • Learn to support equipment commissioning and installation projects
  • Maintain strict adherence to safe working practices and observe safety rules at all times
  • Follow manufacturer's technical manuals to help locate faults
  • Learn to use a range of testing instruments and tools to maintain and repair equipment
  • Learn to cover complex activities on plant equipment, PLC fault finding and reprogramming as well as identifying and resolving electrical and mechanical faults
  • To maintain high quality records of own learning as required by the training programme
  • To plan appropriate NVQ observations with provider to ensure timely completion of requirement for the programme

Your training

  • This is a Level 3 Mechatronics apprenticeship, delivered over a 30 month period.
  • The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2.5 days per week for the first 10 months, and the company for the rest of the time.

Where it leads

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
  • Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

About Gestamp Tallent Limited

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is an international group dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of metal automotive components. The Group specializes in developing innovatively designed products to achieve increasingly safer and lighter vehicles, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Throughout its more than 20 years of experience, Gestamp has become a global technology provider characterized by its proximity to customers, ongoing innovation and strong internationalization. Since its creation, Gestamp has moved from being a small local stamping company to a global company operating in the main auto manufacturing hubs. With the challenge of being at the forefront of innovation, Gestamp devotes a great effort to research and develop cutting-edge technologies. Therefore, innovation is the basis on which its future strategy is established.

Things to consider

The right candidate must have a genuine interest in engineering/manufacturing and be able to show excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Skills they're looking for

IT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeInterest in Engineering

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 9-4 minimum) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-5 minimum) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 4 Four Ashes Park, Four Ashes, Standeford, Wolverhampton, WV10 7FH

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