Job Description

Company Description

Who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the

Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star and OK!,

to our regional titles such as

the Liverpool Echo, the Manchester Evening News,

GlasgowLive

and The

Daily Record (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as the people and communities we reach.


Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.


Join us for a rewarding journey where your contributions will make a significant impact, all while enjoying the flexibility of a home-based role. Make 2025 your year of growth and achievement with us!

What you'll be doing:

Are you looking to kick-start a

career in engineering

with a hands-on apprenticeship that provides both

practical experience

and

theoretical knowledge

? Join

Reach Printing Services

as an

Engineering Apprentice

, where you'll gain valuable mechanical and electrical skills while working in a

dynamic, fast-paced environment

.


In this role, you will learn to

observe, follow, and maintain

all

safe systems

across the site, ensuring full compliance with safety instructions. You'll develop a

broad skillset

in both

mechanical and electrical engineering

, progressing from

learning tasks under supervision

to completing them

independently and competently

. Your journey will include

site-based applications

of the knowledge gained through your apprenticeship programme, helping you grow into a skilled engineer.


As part of your development, you will

attend college-based learning

punctually and consistently, demonstrating the

professional behaviours

expected of a Reach Printing Services employee. You'll also be responsible for building a

work-based portfolio

to evidence your learning and successfully pass any

assessments

set by the learning centre. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will participate in

all working shifts

, including times outside of core hours where required, to reinforce your learning and develop essential skills.


Your responsibilities will include

reporting work on the EAM system

, communicating effectively across teams through

email, reports, documentation, and verbal feedback

, and ensuring compliance with

engineering visual standards

where applicable. You will also contribute to

preventative and corrective maintenance

efforts, ensuring that work is completed efficiently and effectively. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-prepared to successfully complete the

End Point Assessment (EPA)

and contribute to engineering and operational tasks as required.

Qualifications

What you'll need to succeed:

To succeed in this role, you must comply with

current right-to-work legislation

and be at least

18 years old

at the time of employment to meet site safety regulations. You should have the ability to

attend both the worksite and the learning centre

at the required times and days, demonstrating reliability and commitment to your training. Most importantly, you must have a

strong desire to learn and grow

, striving to become the

best engineer you can be

while embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with the apprenticeship.


If you're eager to develop a

long-term career in engineering

, gain

hands-on experience

, and work with industry professionals while obtaining a

recognised qualification

, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Information

We're offering a

competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits

to help support you both personally and professionally. These include:

25 days' holiday per year when you join.

After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme

Giving back day -

an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart

Enhanced family leave -

including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment

Wellbeing support -

including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest,

Awesome career opportunities

- you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

Help saving for your retirement

- join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.