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Apprentice Engineer
Bertelsmann-Jobs
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Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Company Description Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries. You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it. Job Description Location: UK-based, with travel between sites as required Salary: £17,000 Employment Type: Apprenticeship / Full-time We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Site Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who wants to develop practical technical skills in a fast-paced warehouse and automation environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience supporting reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, fault finding and equipment inspections. You will combine on-the-job experience with formal learning to develop your knowledge across mechanical, electrical and automation systems while working towards completing your apprenticeship programme. * Support experienced engineers with reactive repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment inspections and fault diagnosis. * Develop your technical skills through hands-on training, formal learning and completion of apprenticeship requirements. * Build your knowledge of automation, conveyor, AutoStore and warehouse technologies. * Support equipment availability and reliability to help maintain effective warehouse operations. * Accurately complete maintenance documentation, job sheets and ticketing systems. * Follow all Health & Safety requirements, company policies and 5S standards, identifying and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions. * Work collaboratively with engineers, operations teams and vendors, providing a professional and helpful service. * Contribute to improvements in equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency. Qualifications * A basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, with an interest in developing your technical knowledge. * A proactive approach to learning, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to apply new knowledge in a practical environment. * An interest in automation, conveyors, AutoStore and warehouse technologies. * Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow instructions, take responsibility and know when to escalate concerns. * Confidence using computers and Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. * A strong commitment to safe working practices, 5S and maintaining high housekeeping standards. * A professional and helpful approach, with an understanding of how equipment reliability and downtime impact warehouse performance. * A willingness to travel between UK sites when required. Additional Information * • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidayswith the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days * • Pension contribution * • A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary * • Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you * • Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub * Free Parking Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data: Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG. The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these [here](https://bertelsmann-hr.de/docs/Overview_of_Data_Retention_Periods_EN.pdf). You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. Further information on data protection and your rights can be found [here](https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/content/Privacy-Policy/?locale=en_US). Recruiting-Platform powered by SmartRecruiters.