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.

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments.

Our standard working hours are Monday - Friday 7am- 3pm. If you need more flexibility- we'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 17,537.04 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/09/2025