Do you have an interest in the manufacturing industry? Do you want to learn and earn at the same time?
At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for2 Maintenance Apprentices to join our team in Trucast on the Isle of Wight!
Salary – £24,000 - £26,000
Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?
As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world’s most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.
With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we’ve built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.
At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.
Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.
What we can offer you:
- An interesting and varied field to work in.
- An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
- Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.
The Role
As a maintenance apprentice you will join our maintenance team with the goal of becoming a qualified mechanical or electrical maintenance engineer!
You will shadow members of the maintenance team to learn about the role and tasks that you will complete independently once qualified.
Our maintenance team are crucial to the continued production, ensuring that all equipment is performing at its best so we can continue to turn metals into motion! On a day-to-day basis, you will respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively. These can vary from facility breakdowns such as a light fault, to a large machine breaking down. You will use your strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple departments around the site, ensuring machinery is working to full capacity.
The course:
Level 3 Engineering Maintenance and Operations Technician Apprenticeship
Apprentices will complete work-based learning, gaining valuable knowledge and experience.
Development and progression:
Once successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship is achieved the apprentice will then choose to specialise and learn either electrical or mechanical maintenance engineering with the final goal of becoming a multi skilled maintenance engineer. Doncasters will support you through your level 4 apprenticeship to achieve this goal.
Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:
- An Interest and committed to learning in a manufacturing environment.
To be eligible to complete the level 3 apprenticeship course at the Isle of Wight the successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4, including maths and English.
To Apply
Apply online.
We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.
Equal opportunities
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.
