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We are now looking for 2 Apprentices to join our Maintenance department for fixed-term four-year apprenticeship programs in Caledonian Paper Mill, Irvine, UK. The positions will be 1 Mechanical and 1 Automation (Electrical and Instrumentation).
What You Will Do
Our Maintenance Department has an important role in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. The successful candidates will be developed through the Modern Apprenticeship route, with the potential to take higher technical qualifications.
As a Mechanical Apprentice, You Will
Additional Information
For further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Stephen Alexander, Engineering + Projects Supervisor at stephen.alexander@upm.com or tel. +4407745158734.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by April 24, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
Candidates will be invited for the Assessment Center stages after the closing date.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +4401723502550.
Recruitment Timeline
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We are now looking for 2 Apprentices to join our Maintenance department for fixed-term four-year apprenticeship programs in Caledonian Paper Mill, Irvine, UK. The positions will be 1 Mechanical and 1 Automation (Electrical and Instrumentation).
What You Will Do
Our Maintenance Department has an important role in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. The successful candidates will be developed through the Modern Apprenticeship route, with the potential to take higher technical qualifications.
As a Mechanical Apprentice, You Will
- Learn to troubleshoot, maintain and refurbish a multitude of systems and equipment that include pumps, cylinders, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Learn how to do machining, welding, bearing fitting, alignments and various other skills that will help you progress through your apprenticeship
- Go to college and achieve a HNC in Mechanical Engineering as a day release student
- Have an integral part in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency and safety
- Maintain and develop our production line and power station safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards
- Learn to troubleshoot, maintain and refurbish a multitude of systems and equipment, including process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature and flow and electrical systems such as AC/DC motors, variable speed drives and low voltage systems.
- Learn to calibrate process valves and transmitters and quality control systems
- Learn electrical fault finding/installation skills that will help you progress through your apprenticeship
- Learn to troubleshoot and program on process control systems such Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Digital Control Systems (DCS)
- Attend college and achieve a HNC in Control and instrumentation and a HNC in Electrical Engineering as a day release student
- Play an integral role in maintaining and developing our production line and power station, to the highest standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency
- You are eager to learn the skills to be able to contribute to the success of Caledonian Paper
- You have achieved or are expecting to achieve in 2026 three National 5s or above in math, English and physics (or technical subject) or you are attending college to complete a pre apprenticeship course in engineering
- You are comfortable using computers, hand tools and equipment
- You are interested in building a long-term career in engineering
- Please list your achieved grades next to the relevant subjects; if you are sitting National 5 exams, list your prelim results and expected grade
- Safety and well-being – We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.
- A meaningful job – We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.
- Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.
- Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!
- Competitive Salary: We are offering competitive salary across the 4-year apprenticeship based on the real living wage for Scotland.
- Attractive benefits package: We offer a generous benefits package including bonus and pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stat days, free on-site gym, Employee Assistance Program, employee retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site electric vehicle charging facilities.
- Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Additional Information
For further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Stephen Alexander, Engineering + Projects Supervisor at stephen.alexander@upm.com or tel. +4407745158734.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by April 24, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
Candidates will be invited for the Assessment Center stages after the closing date.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +4401723502550.
Recruitment Timeline
- Application Deadline: 24th April
- Assessment Centre: 11th – 14th May
- 1st Stage Interviews: 15th – 19th June
- 2nd Stage Interviews: 22nd – 26th June
- Expected start date: Monday 3rd August
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