Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Location: Opportunities available across West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent and Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary: £19,160 per annum

Find your purpose. Shape your future. Build a career that matters.

We are recruiting multiple Engineering Maintenance Apprentices to join our Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3), offering an exciting opportunity to start or develop a hands-on engineering career.

Kick start your career in a high-impact engineering role. Whether you’re just starting out, switching careers, or looking for a practical alternative to university, this programme will train you to maintain and optimise the plant, equipment and systems that keep essential industries running - including energy, manufacturing, processing and utilities.

You’ll gain real experience diagnosing issues, carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns, all while earning a salary and working alongside experienced engineers.

This apprenticeship is designed for curious problem solvers who enjoy variety. You’ll develop core engineering skills and specialise in one of three pathways: electrical, mechanical, or control & instrumentation. From working with motors and power systems to analysing data from sensors and control equipment, no two days are the same.

Alongside technical skills, you’ll build teamwork, communication and continuous improvement skills - setting you up for long term progression into roles such as Automation Technician, Lead Maintenance Engineer or Systems Engineer. If you’re looking for a career that blends technology, practical work and real world impact, this is a great place to start.

You can view more information about the apprenticeship standard using the following link:

Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline / Skills England

What’s in it for you

Health and wellbeing support, including access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme
Flexible working options to support a healthy work life balance
25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
Two paid volunteering days each year
Employee discounts and benefits platform

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from school or college leavers, as well as people looking to change careers. What matters most is your curiosity, willingness to learn, and commitment to making a positive impact.

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
If you’re not already a driver, you’ll need to be willing to learn, as travel between sites will be required. Where appropriate, we can support you with driving lessons and your driving test
Flexibility to travel across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight
Right to work in the UK

Ready to get started?

If you’re curious, hands on, and motivated by making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and start building practical skills, recognised qualifications and a career with real purpose.

Everybody Welcome

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Recruitment process and timelines

As part of the screening process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete online assessments. As part of the final stage, we will be hosting face-to-face assessment events during June.

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