About Our Opportunity
Kickstart your engineering career with support, training and real opportunities to grow
Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy practical tasks and want to build confidence in engineering?Join us as a Maintenance Technician Apprentice and work towards your Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with City of Wolverhampton College.
This apprenticeship is designed to help you learn at your own pace while gaining hands‑on experience. You’ll be supported by a friendly and knowledgeable engineering team who will help you build your skills, step by step in a real industrial environment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds especially if you’ve never worked in engineering before but are excited to learn.
Assessment day will be held in May/ June
Salary will be £21,364.20 per annum, but will be paid weekly
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a supportive team and gradually take on responsibilities such as:
Helping with planned maintenance on our recycling machinery
Working alongside experienced engineers to understand faults and fix breakdowns
Carrying out basic mechanical or electrical tasks while developing your confidence
Learning how to read technical drawings and follow clear maintenance instructions
Using tools and equipment safely, with full training provided
Recording work accurately using our systems
Asking questions, learning new techniques and building your engineering knowledge day by day
Training & Development
We’ll support you throughout your apprenticeship to help you succeed. You will:
Complete your Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Attend college/training sessions with other learners
Build skills in mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled maintenance
Gain recognised engineering qualifications
Be guided by supportive mentors who will help you grow your confidence and capabilities
About You
You don’t need previous engineering experience, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. We’re looking for someone who:
Has a genuine interest in engineering
Enjoys learning new skills and being part of a team
Pays attention to detail and asks questions when unsure
Communicates well and works positively with others
Is reliable, safety‑aware and open to feedback
Has basic IT skills
Must be 18 or older
Holds a UK driving licence
Is in a commutable distance to Wolverhampton College and Darlaston
If you’re looking for a career where you can learn, progress and be supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.
