Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician

Tarmac; Barrasford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tarmac as an Advanced Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician in Barrasford, where you'll develop technical skills while ensuring the safety and efficiency of our production plants. This hands-on role offers a structured apprenticeship with clear career progression in a supportive environment, perfect for those eager to learn and grow in the engineering field.

Benefits

Individual Development Plan

Structured apprenticeship with career progression

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Practical and hands-on role with varied environments.
• Good communicator able to collaborate effectively.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work on heavy machinery ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Conduct mechanical and health and safety tests.
• Manage site breakdowns and suggest improvements.

Skills

Practical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

GCSEs A-C (9-4) in English and Maths

Job description

Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician

Tarmac Barrasford, England, United Kingdom

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Job Introduction

Do you have a passion for working with heavy machinery and solving technical challenges? Join us as an Advanced Apprentice – Engineering Maintenance Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production plants safe, functional, and efficient.

Fitters are essential for the smooth operation of our business, ensuring machinery runs effectively, breakdowns are swiftly managed, and ideas for improvement are implemented. This hands-on role offers you the opportunity to develop technical skills and start an exciting career in manufacturing and engineering.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete our Professional Maintenance Development Programme, gaining the knowledge and skills to excel in this field.

Further details about the qualification can be found here:

Role Responsibilities

• Work on heavy machinery, ensuring manufacturing plants are safe, functional, and efficient.
• Complete daily maintenance to a high standard.
• Conduct mechanical and health and safety tests to ensure system reliability.
• Manage site breakdowns by identifying and repairing faults.
• Suggest innovative ideas to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, prioritising safety in all tasks.
• Tackle tasks both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty or confined spaces – full protective equipment and safety support will always be provided.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical – Enjoys a hands-on role and working in varied environments.
• A good communicator – Able to collaborate effectively with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Eager to develop – Self-driven to learn both on the job and through structured studies.
• Detail-oriented – Capable of maintaining high standards in all tasks.
• Safety-conscious – Committed to fostering a safe working environment for all.
• Aged 18 or over on 1 September 2025

Educational Requirements

• GCSEs A-C (9-4) in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.

Why Us

In addition to practical experience, programme highlights include:

• A tailored Individual Development Plan (IDP) to track your progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Training to build core technical skills and gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering and manufacturing industry.
• A supportive workplace culture prioritising safety, teamwork, and development.

What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship with clear career progression opportunities.
• The chance to work in a supportive and inclusive environment where safety is prioritised, and your development is celebrated.

Ready to power up your career with us? Apply today to become an Advanced Apprentice – Trainee Fitter and start making an impact in our industry.

Have a look at some of the fantastic benefits we have on offer (see attachment)!

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally, we receive a large volume of applications, and the closing date may be brought forward. Apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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