Die Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Die Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
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Job Description
Step into a vibrant team-based culture where you will be continually developed empowering you to grow into the Die Maintenance Technician you want to be.
Our Die Maintenance Technicians ensure the quality and efficient tooling of the panels and parts that go into our world-class car production. Through planned maintenance and breakdown recovery they are hands-on with reactive repairs preventative measures and exciting project work including new model development and buy-offs.
From day one youll enjoy our fast-paced dynamic environment gaining valuable insight into all aspects of automotive and manufacturing maintenance on this 5-year scheme. Our state-of-the-art machinery and tooling facilities alongside our exceptional teams of experts will give you the launchpad on which to build your skills and career in Die Maintenance.
This isnt just an apprenticeship - ts your pathway to becoming a vital part of our team.
Youll be well supported by the Nissan experts found at our world-class plant each ready to share their knowledge and encourage you as you grow. From the moment you step onto our shop floor youre treated as an equal - making real contributions to the manufacturing process and gaining life skills to take forward into your career.
Its a hands-on and challenging scheme designed to help you develop as far as you want to go. Shift work is part of the deal but the rewards are exceptional - we invest in our apprentices because we believe in your potential to be part of our future. You will be rewarded by earning over 16000 a year with private healthcare and a host of perks including pension scheme private healthcare discounts monthly prize draws and access to our employee discounted car scheme*.
So are you ready to help influence our customers vehicle experience through building your input and expertise Apply now and accelerate your career with a Nissan Die Maintenance apprenticeship.
*Eligible after 6 months employment
What Youll Need:
4 GCSE grades or equivalent (achieved or predicted)
Mathematics (Grade B or 6)
English (Language or Literature) (Grade A-C or 4)
Two other subjects (Grade A-C or 4)
A can-do attitude motivated to achieve in your daily work and learning
16 or over at the start of your apprenticeship
The ability to commute to and from the Nissan Sunderland plant SR5 3NS
Eligibility to work in the UK. You must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2025 (proof will be requested during the selection process)
Please note we operate a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol and pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. Any failure will result in the withdrawal of any offer and non-progression of your application.
What Youll be Doing:
You will split your time between college learning and working within our world-class manufacturing plant
You will work across departments such as Press Tooling Injection Moulding Tooling and Bodyshop Tooling giving you a good opportunity to learn different processes. Whats more youll gain experience working with some of the most up-to-date manufacturing equipment in the industry.
Youll acquire the skills and knowledge to work as a member of the team maintaining the production tooling at Nissan including CNC machining centres for milling turning and grinding and welding materials in all disciplines (MIG TIG ARC) with breakdown recovery and planned maintenance forming your key responsibilities
You will develop a sound understanding of engineering drawings and will use CAD / CAM software for design and reverse engineering
Your emerging skills will also support the development of the current and future line-up of Nissans vehicles including new model launches and the qualities processes od associated production processes
Through this blended approach you will have the chance to achieve the following qualifications by the end of your apprenticeship:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
HNC in Engineering
*Performance dependent. All qualifications may be subject to change.
Please Note:
The first year of the apprenticeship will be based full time at Hartlepool College. Followed by day release for the remaining 4 years of the scheme. A free bus service is currently provided between Nissan and Hartlepool College for apprentices.
Communication relating to your application will be via email to the email address supplied on your application please check regularly.
Questions
If you have any questions please contact;
To apply please upload a copy of your CV and include a short statement of why you are interested in the Die Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
