Engineering Apprentice (Multi-Skilled)

Summary

The Scientific Games Engineering Apprenticeship has been designed to develop the next generation of Multi-Skilled Engineers. Apprentices will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to maintain, fault-find, repair and improve complex automated manufacturing equipment

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Day Shift 08:30- 16:45 (with 45 minute break)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to both workplace and academic learning, successfully completing all apprenticeship requirements, coursework, assessments and examinations
• Attend Kirklees College and all training activities as required, maintaining high levels of attendance, engagement and academic performance throughout the programme
• Take ownership of personal development by actively seeking opportunities to expand technical knowledge, practical skills and engineering competence
• Work alongside experienced engineers to develop the skills required to maintain, fault-find, repair and improve complex manufacturing equipment
• Support planned preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, condition monitoring activities and breakdown response activities under appropriate supervision
• Learn and apply engineering principles across mechanical, electrical, electronic, automation, fluid power and control systems disciplines
• Develop the ability to safely use engineering tools, test equipment, technical documentation and diagnostic systems
• Maintain accurate apprenticeship records, training portfolios, maintenance documentation and progress reviews in line with programme requirements
• Demonstrate professional behaviours, including reliability, accountability, teamwork, communication, initiative and a positive attitude towards continuous learning
• Adhere to all Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Security procedures, maintaining the highest standards of safe working practices at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute ideas that improve safety, reliability, quality and operational performance

Where you'll work

3 George Mann Road
Leeds
LS10 1DJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Training schedule

The role will require time divided between attendance at Kirklees College Engineering Centre (HD1 6AG) and practical on-the-job training at Scientific Games. Following the completion of the training period, the role will gradually transition from a standard day-shift arrangement to align with the existing Engineering shift pattern.

More training information

Successfully progress through the Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship in Mechatronics and subsequent Level 4 HNC Manufacturing Engineering pathway, with the ambition to develop into a fully qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer within Scientific Games.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 / C or above)
• Maths (grade 4 / C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Self-management skills
• Punctuality
• Interpersonal skills

Other requirements

• A genuine passion for engineering, manufacturing, technology or automation, demonstrated through hobbies, school projects, clubs or personal interests
• An inquisitive mindset and a natural curiosity for understanding how machinery, equipment and systems work
• Evidence of self-motivation and self-management, including balancing school studies, extracurricular activities, part-time employment, sports or personal commitments
• A willingness to take ownership of personal development and seek opportunities to learn beyond the minimum requirements
• Practical problem-solving ability and an enjoyment of hands-on technical activities
• Experience building, repairing or maintaining equipment, vehicles, computers, electronics, bicycles, engines or other mechanical systems
• Participation in STEM-related activities, engineering projects, competitions, clubs or technical challenges
• Strong resilience and determination when faced with challenges or setbacks
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork or mentoring experience through sport, school, clubs, community activities or employment
• An interest in emerging technologies, automation, robotics, data, manufacturing systems or continuous improvement
• The confidence to ask questions, seek feedback and learn from experienced colleagues