MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING APPRENTICE — EYEMOUTH
Qualifications required: SCQF 5 (National 5, Intermediate 2, Credit standard grade, ME level 1)
Level of Modern Apprenticeship: SCQF 7 MA Level 3
Salary range: £8.50 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm) Full Time position
Closing Date: 17/08/26
Disability Confident: N/A
Location: Eyemouth, TD14 5AN
Local Authority: Scottish Borders
Job Overview Description
| Employer led : – Engineering Asset Lifestyle and Maintenance would require you to use and learn a variety of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance techniques to support a food processing environment. Employer would require apprentices to: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). Service, fault find and repair a wide range of equipment from Electrical and Mechanical equipment to integrated computer-controlled processing systems. The ability to apply reason and think logically is an asset when faced with diagnosing intermittent faults which although difficult to solve at the time is satisfying when the fault has been resolved. As a highly skilled maintenance engineer you will be carrying out planned maintenance and emergency break down maintenance. This is a demanding role with the maintenance engineer having to be multi skilled in mechanical, electrical and process control systems. |
What might a typical day in the job look like
| Perform routine daily checks on key machinery to identify potential issues early and minimise equipment downtime. In this role you will work on equipment that is both mechanical and electrical. Machines are usually automated and require a high skill set level to maintain them. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and possibly plc would be taught during your apprenticeship. As with all apprenticeships you will also attend college to gain a NC & HNC electrical if appropriate plus the SVQ level 2 PEO. Further educational opportunities may become available depending on attitude and grades achieved during your training. |
What Skills will I learn
Health and Safety
Interpretation Technical communication
Team work
Problem solving
Electrical Testing
Fault finding techniques
Maintaining Mechanical equipment
Maintaining Electrical equipment
What qualifications and qualities are required
| 1st year of the apprenticeship you will attend college 2 days per week to attain Performing Engineering Operations SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level 5) and 3 days at your workplace 2nd year of apprenticeship you will attend college 2-days per week to attain a relevant National Certificate if appropriate with 3 days at your workplace and will start your relevant SVQ Level 3 at SCQF level 7 (Sector Specific Pathway). 3rd year you will attend college 2-days per week to study a relevant HNC if appropriate and attend your workplace 3 days per week, 4th year you will be at your workplace 5-days per week to attain a relevant SVQ Level 3 (Sector Specific Pathway). Access to private transport would be an advantage as you would attend Edinburgh College at Eskbank, Dalkeith 2-days per week in 1st & 2nd Year You should be a honest, reliable, hardworking individual who is up for a challenge and enjoys working with other and success. |
Employers Name: DR Collin & Son Ltd
Employers Industry: Food Processing
Vacancy Contact: Jenna Sherratt or Russell Coleman
Email Address: jenna@drcollin.co.uk or btta@btinternet.com
Preferred method to receive vacancy applications: Please send CV and/or written application by email
Phone number: Jenna Sherratt — 01890 769049 Russell Coleman — 07502 413700
MA ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE — COLDSTREAM
Job title: MA Engineering Manufacture (CNC Machining)
Framework: Engineering: Manufacturing and Fabrication
Apprenticeship level: SCQF level 7
Closing date:2026-05-29
Salary:£8.50 – per Hour with incremental increases on successful completion of each apprenticeship year
Working hours:40
Send an email reminder before this vacancy is due to expire: Yes
Learning provider: Borders Technical Training Association Ltd
Location
City: COLDSTREAM
Number of Opportunities:1
Job Description
The role of an Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing Technician is a varied and challenging role, you will be exposed to all aspects of the machining process (CNC, Turning, Milling, Drilling). Continuous advancements in technology mean you will be required to develop new skills and integrate new equipment on site as and when appropriate. The role will include, performing core engineering activities, developing meta-skills, environmental good practice, Reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Machining engineering assets, including CNC turning, CNC milling, manual machining, drilling. Measuring using various tools, Checking quality of finished components.
What skills will I learn?
Working Safely at all times. Machining various materials to manufacture finished products. Operating various machinery; Lathes, Milling Machines, Drilling Machines Reading and Interpreting Information from Engineering Drawings. Measuring and checking components for quality
What qualifications or qualities are required?
Essential qualifications: Minimum of x3 Passes in National Qualifications – level 5 (Maths, English, plus 1 STEM subject) Skills/ Knowledge: • Team working. • IT Skills. • Excellent communication skills. • Methodical and attention to detail. • Organisational and prioritisation skills. • Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and / or agreed outputs.
This vacancy accepts applicants that have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship: Yes
Application Settings
Contact name: Russell Coleman
Telephone number:07502413700
Email address:btta@btinternet.com
Preferred method to receive applications: Direct to email
Closing Date: 29th May 2026