Sika is a speciality chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector towards greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

We’re looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join our Engineering/ Maintenance team

About Sika Operations – Wishaw Render Site

Be part of an engineering team covering all engineering activities on site. Ensuring a high level of safety management is maintained and adherence to the relevant standards and codes of practice.

Purpose of the Role

To maintain a strong maintenance team, we have the opportunity to develop “In-House” an apprentice that can learn skills & develop on our current manufacturing processes. Gaining sufficient knowledge & competence of the equipment on site. Ensuring all equipment and machinery is operating at maximum efficiency, through conductive effective machinery servicing. Maintaining machinery through our PPM process.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity:  

Train as an Engineering apprentice gaining the required skills & knowledge, leading to a successful completion / award of an NC in Electrical Eng & Diploma – Engineering level 7 with a route to an HNC in Mechatronics. Progressively working towards gaining all skills and experience required to fulfil the duties of a maintenance engineer.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

Be Part of the Sika family, where the Sika Leadership Commitment is to

• Drive Change – communicate a clear vision/goal.                                           
• Unlock potential – be open minded/drive innovation.
• Win Together – build diverse teams, listen & collaborate.
• Inspire – Empower and challenge, recognise success

The Skills:

Be a committed/driven individual who can show commitment to personal development from day one, including a keenness to learn new skills.

What we need from you?

Electrical Biased:

• HNC Electrical apprenticeship (or equivalent/higher)
• BS7671 IEE wiring regulations 18th edition – Desired.
• Level 3 Certificate in Inspection, testing and certification - Desired
• Basic PLC knowledge and fault finding.
• Working knowledge of Machine Safety Directives, EAWR 1989 and PUWER
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Mechanical Biased:

• Level 7 -  Maintenance Engineering / Engineering Systems (or equivalent/higher)
• Working knowledge of Machine Safety Directives, EAWR 1989 and PUWER
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience

The Future: 

Potential Career Routes: Maintenance Engineer/Technician.

Potential Future Development Opportunities within Sika.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.