Job Description

Start Your Engineering Career as a Mechanical Craft Apprentice with British Gypsum

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for engineering? Do you want to learn while working in a real manufacturing environment? This is your chance to join

British Gypsum

as a

Mechanical Craft Apprentice

- gaining industry-recognised qualifications and skills while working at our

Robertsbridge

site.



British Gypsum, part of the

Saint-Gobain

group, is the UK leader in high-performance drylining and ceiling systems. We manufacture essential materials for modern construction and are committed to building better, more sustainable environments.

About the Apprenticeship

This is a

mechanical engineering apprenticeship

combining on-the-job training at our Robertsbridge site with off-the-job learning one day per week (term-time only) at

Hastings College

.



You'll work alongside qualified tradespeople to develop hands-on mechanical skills and gain deep insight into the equipment and systems that keep our production running. As your training progresses, so will your responsibilities - and your potential.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the site's safety programme and working to Saint-Gobain's zero-injury vision Attending off-the-job training and completing assessments to meet apprenticeship milestones Learning about and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Dismantling, assembling, and repairing mechanical components and equipment Supporting the plant's preventative maintenance strategy Accurately completing documentation and entering data into our maintenance system Taking part in trials and continuous improvement activities Bringing new ideas to help improve our processes and reduce downtime

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with the

right attitude, drive, and enthusiasm

to grow into a skilled Mechanical Craftsperson.



You'll need to be:


A strong team player who works well with others Organised, with good time management and attention to detail Willing to get involved, learn proactively, and speak up with ideas Focused on safety and doing things right the first time

Minimum Requirements:

5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above

, including

English, Maths, Science (or another technical subject)

and

IT

Engineering qualifications or high grades (B or above) in technical subjects are a bonus

No prior experience is needed

- just a genuine interest in engineering and a desire to build your future in a hands-on role.




Job Reference: GBR13087