Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician

Tarmac Trading Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Tarmac as an Advanced Apprentice – Engineering Maintenance Technician where you'll work with heavy machinery, improve operational efficiency, and develop technical skills. This structured apprenticeship offers clear career progression in a supportive environment focused on safety and personal development.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship program

Career progression opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Individual Development Plan

Qualifications

• Enjoys hands-on tasks in varied environments.
• Self-driven to learn on the job and through studies.
• At least 18 years of age by September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Work with heavy machinery to maintain safe operations.
• Conduct mechanical and health tests for reliability.
• Manage breakdowns and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Practical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

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

Job description

Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician

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

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

• 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 systems are reliable.
• 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.
• 18 years of age or above 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 for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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