HMK Automation is one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of industrial automation equipment from brands like Siemens.
Established for over 40 years, our industry positively impacts modern life on a daily basis through the application of technology.
Ever wondered what is required to manufacture and package your favourite snack for instance? The technology and expertise supplied by companies like HMK make that and many other things possible.
Strong demand for this technology and HMK’s continued success have created a number of excellent career opportunities.
We offer exciting career opportunities in Engineering, Business and Digital Marketing.
Here's some of the apprenticeship vacancies currently available...
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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our existing small team. Whilst your focus will be on the financial and accounting side of the business, you will also work in order processing and sales support giving you a full flavour of the demands and challenges within these areas.
By gaining interest and experience in these core functions, you will rapidly gain an insight into how a successful business operates and how your skills can be developed to drive your personal success and become an integral part of the business.
The qualification you will be working towards would be the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Qualification.
Annual wage
£10k to £15k - Applicant dependant
Working week
Monday - Thurs 8am - 5pm with 1 hour lunch
Friday 8am – 3pm – with 1 hour lunch
We are currently trialling 4.5 working with a 1pm finish on Friday
Expected duration
18 Months
Possible start date
Flexible depending on applicant’s availability
Positions
1 available
Typical duties:
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
After completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Comfortable and competent with numbers, communication skills, customer care skills, administrative skills, friendly, willing to learn, enthusiastic, Microsoft Office, ability to work to deadlines
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/B+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B+) Essential
About HMK
HMK Automation is a well-established and highly reputable company based in Congleton, Cheshire. This is an exciting apprenticeship role for candidates who pride themselves on their enthusiasm, accuracy and a desire to get involved. If this sounds like you, then please contact us today.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a passion for technology, to work within our technical team. HMK provide a wide range of key UK industries with automation products and solutions.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrable enthusiasm for technology and a passion for how things work is a given.
The qualification you will be working towards would be the Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship Qualification.
Annual wage
£10k to £15k - Applicant dependant
Working week
Monday - Thurs 8am - 5pm with 1 hour lunch
Friday 8am – 3pm – with 1 hour lunch
We are currently trialling 4.5 working with a 1pm finish on Friday
Possible start date
Flexible depending on applicant’s availability
Positions
1 available
Typical duties:
As part of the engineering team you will be working in various roles throughout your apprenticeship, typically including:
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/B+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5/B+) Essential
About HMK
HMK Automation is a well-established and highly reputable company based in Congleton, Cheshire. This is an exciting apprenticeship role for candidates who pride themselves on their enthusiasm, a passion for technology and a desire to get involved. If this sounds like you, then please contact us today.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a passion for acquiring information and understanding its power when applied to business strategically. You will be working supporting our sales and marketing efforts. HMK provides a wide range of key UK industries with automation products and solutions - how we engage and communicate with our customers and suppliers is of critical part of business development.
The successful candidate must have an enquiring and analytical mind. A passion for how things work is an advantage.
The qualification you will be working towards would be the Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Qualification.
Annual wage
£10k to £15k Applicant dependant
Working week
Monday - Thurs 8am - 5pm with 1 hour lunch
Friday 8am – 3pm – with 1 hour lunch
We are currently trialling 4.5 working with a 1pm finish on Friday
Possible start date
Flexible depending on applicant’s availability
Positions
1 available
Typical duties:
As part of the sales and marketing team, you will be working in various roles throughout your apprenticeship, typically including:
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A permanent position will typically be offered to successful candidates upon completion of their apprenticeship
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, strategic thinking, practical, creative, problem-solving, hands-on approach, enthusiastic, Microsoft Office, ability to work to deadlines, reliable.
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/B+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent IT (Grade 5/B+)
About HMK
HMK Ltd is a well-established and highly reputable company based in Congleton, Cheshire. This is an exciting apprenticeship role for candidates who pride themselves on their enthusiasm, a passion for technology and a desire to get involved. If this sounds like you, then please contact us today.
We are additionally recruiting for the following experienced roles:
Overview
HMK is one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of industrial automation equipment. Established
over 40 years, we partner with UK machinery manufacturers and system integration customers to achieve the successful deployment of industrial motion control solutions to all industry sectors.
Role
The role will assist the business in delivering its long-term goal to become the market-leading force applying intelligent technology and expertise to the UK machinery manufacturing market, with commensurate sales performance to match this aspiration.
Primarily focused on delivering sales volume growth within the assigned geographic area (M62/M6/A1M corridors) over pre-existing levels. This will be achieved using the company-recognised sales process, procedures, best practices, and strategic selling methods.
Key Attributes
We are looking for a highly motivated and target-driven individual with proven work experience in technical product sales. Strong sales and negotiation skills combined with excellent communication and time management will be needed to succeed. Certified Technical or Sales qualifications are deemed beneficial, although not essential as in-house training will be provided.
Employment Particulars
The usual place of work will be at the Company's premises in Congleton.
Normal working hours are,
Monday to Thursday - 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Friday - 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
(We are currently trialling an earlier finishing time of 1 pm on Fridays).
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Bonus scheme based on both personal and company performance.
Eligibility to company car allowance scheme.
The Company complies with its statutory obligations relating to auto-enrolment pension schemes (Enrolment is deferred for 3 months following the date employment commences).
Entitlement of 24 days holiday in each holiday year in addition to public holidays.
Prerequisites
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