Apprentice Engineer - MPC

SMT GB; Immingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SMT GB as an MPC Apprentice in the construction equipment industry. This two-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in preparing and maintaining advanced Volvo machinery, with full supportive training and a clear progression pathway. Ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their mechanical engineering skills.

Benefits

5% Employer Pension contribution

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x annual salary

Employee Discounts and Cashback

Health counselling services

EAP with 24/7 Doctor access

Family Friendly policies

Company events

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over by 1st October 2025.
• Genuine interest in mechanical engineering.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to work safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction machines before delivery, ensuring they are safe and functional.
• Fit machine extras such as buckets and radios.
• Carry out pre-delivery inspections and maintain standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Team player

Computer skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

Job description

About the role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the construction equipment industry? Want to get hands-on experience working with some of the most advanced Volvo construction machinery on the market?

We’re looking for a motivated and practically minded individual to join our team as an MPC Apprentice (Machine Preparation Centre) at SMT GB. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job, gain a recognised qualification, and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality machines to customers across the UK.

What you will be doing:

Working under the guidance of our experienced team, you'll learn how to prepare construction machines before they’re delivered to our customers – making sure they’re safe, functional, and kitted out with the required specifications.

Your duties will include:

• Learning how to fit machine extras such as buckets, radios, reverse cameras, vandal guards, and more.
• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and ensuring all checklists are completed accurately.
• Supporting software updates and completing digital job records in real time.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices in the workshop.
• Attending training courses (which may involve occasional overnight stays) to further develop your skills and product knowledge.

• You must be 18 or over by 1st October 2025 (for health & safety and insurance reasons).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English – at grade 4/C or above.
• A genuine interest in mechanical engineering – either as a hobby or through previous experience.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to follow technical instructions.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to work safely and efficiently.
• A full driving licence is desirable (age dependent), or a commitment to work towards one.

What’s in it for you?

• A 2-year apprenticeship in Construction Equipment Maintenance, with top-quality technical training at our Duxford Head Office Academy.
• An improver programme to help you smoothly transition into a qualified role.
• Hands-on experience maintaining world-class construction, quarrying, and roadbuilding machinery.
• A mix of field service and workshop-based work—no two days are the same!
• Competitive salary, full-time employment, and a clear path for progression.

In addition to this you will have full access to all of our employee benefits:

• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
• Access to our SMarT Rewards platform - offering discounts, cashback and much more!
• Financial/Physical/Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions
• Free Will writing service
• EAP, which includes 24/7 Doctor access
• Healthshield – Cashplan for all employees
• Family Friendly policies
• Company events