Vacancy Apprentice Engineer (Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineer Technician)
Vacancy overview
Code: 2000035840
Develop technical skills, knowledge and behaviours to support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of a high volume tissue manufacturing plant. Working alongside experienced engineers, learning how to maintain, repair and improve production equipment, contributing to a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Work towards completing the engineering apprenticeship, including on the job learning and college requirements
- Develop core mechanical and electrical skills for tissue converting, packaging and automation equipment
- Build competence in fault finding, diagnostics and basic repairs under supervision
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to keep equipment safe and reliable
- Assist with breakdown response and learn to identify root causes and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate engineering records, logs and documentation
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures, maintain 5S standards and report hazards promptly
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects and support engineering upgrades and installations
- Work collaboratively with Engineers, Supervisors and the Production team
- Communicate clearly, show initiative and demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude toward learning
Requirements and prospects
We are moving to Optimus Point by the end of Q4 in 2026, (Roman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 8JS) so there will be some requirement at times to go to Optimus Point, (car share available.) The place of work will be Optimus Point in the future, so please ensure you can get there and are okay with cross site working temporarily. This will be great experience for your development, seeing lines built and training on brand new lines.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About the employer
NAVIGATOR HOLDING TISSUE UK LIMITED
Navigator Tissue UK is a major UK manufacturer of tissue and hygiene products, operating modern, high volume sites and supplying leading national retailers with toilet tissue, kitchen towel, facial tissues, and wipes. Now part of The Navigator Company, the business combines strong industrial capability with a people first culture, and investing in training, safety, and continuous improvement. With a clear focus on sustainability, supported by FSC/PEFC certifications, ethical sourcing standards, and responsible manufacturing. Navigator positions itself as a stable, values driven employer, offering long‑term opportunities in a fast moving FMCG environment.