• Apprenticeship
  • Wrexham
  • £22,977.30 Per annum GBP / Year
  • 20 June 2025

Ardagh Metal Packaging

We’re looking for a motivated individual, who has already completed Year 1 of a full time Electrical Engineering course (Level 3) and is now seeking an apprenticeship to continue learning while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

This is an opportunity to join our team and develop skills in control systems, automation and PLCs while working towards completion of an apprenticeship.

What you’ll be doing:

 Working on site at our Wrexham Plant (with day release to college)

  • Supporting the installation, maintenance and fault finding of control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors and drives)
  • Assisting wit troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation issues
  • Learning how to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
  • Contributing to control system upgrades and improvement projects
  • On the job training courses such as Siemens S7, TIA, G120, SCADA

What we’re looking for:

 Someone who has completed Year 1 of a full time Electrical Engineering course at college

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and a science or Technical subject (strong maths is skills required therefore a GCSE grade A in Maths is preferred, but not essential)
  • A keen interest in control systems, automation and engineering
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to working safely
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of basic engineering principles

What you’ll gain:

  • Continued study through college on a day release basis
  • Practical skills in automation and control
  • Work experience in a manufacturing setting
  • A pathway to a long term career in EngineeringWe’re looking for a motivated individual, who has already completed Year 1 of a full time Electrical Engineering course (Level 3) and is now seeking an apprenticeship to continue learning while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

    This is an opportunity to join our team and develop skills in control systems, automation and PLCs while working towards completion of an apprenticeship.

    What you’ll be doing: 

    • Working on site at our Wrexham Plant (with day release to college)
    • Supporting the installation, maintenance and fault finding of control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors and drives)
    • Assisting wit troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation issues
    • Learning how to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
    • Contributing to control system upgrades and improvement projects
    • On the job training courses such as Siemens S7, TIA, G120, SCADA

    What we’re looking for: 

    • Someone who has completed Year 1 of a full time Electrical Engineering course at college
    • 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and a science or Technical subject (strong maths is skills required therefore a GCSE grade A in Maths is preferred, but not essential)
    • A keen interest in control systems, automation and engineering
    • Strong problem solving and communication skills
    • High attention to detail and a commitment to working safely
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
    • Understanding of basic engineering principles

    What you’ll gain:

    • Continued study through college on a day release basis
    • Practical skills in automation and control
    • Work experience in a manufacturing setting
    • A pathway to a long term career in Engineering

    Working on site at our Wrexham Plant (with day release to college)Someone who has completed Year 1 of a full time Electrical Engineering course at college

Fixed Term Apprenticeship 3-4 years

Hours of Work: 42 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,977.30 per annum

To apply for this job email your details to GBWXM.HR@ardaghgroup.com.