Apprentice Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK engineering company as an Apprentice Maintenance Technician. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience and a nationally recognized NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering while earning £15 per hour. You will support factory operations, learn to maintain equipment, and develop practical skills in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full support to complete your NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Friendly, close-knit team environment

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake a three-year NVQ course.
• Previous experience in DIY or maintenance tasks.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned maintenance and logging tasks.
• Learn to diagnose and fix faults.
• Promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Job Description

Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Start Your Engineering Career Here

What's in it for you?

• Earn while you learn: Starting pay of approximately £15 per hour




• Hands-on experience: Work alongside a small, supportive team of experienced engineers




• Career development: Gain a nationally recognised NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering through Birkenhead College

About the role: As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting the factory's production operations. You'll learn how to maintain and improve equipment, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. Your training will include:

• Assisting with planned maintenance and logging tasks




• Learning to diagnose and fix faults




• Supporting equipment upgrades and installations




• Promoting a safe and efficient working environment




• Gaining practical skills in pumps, motors, relays, panels, and lighting

What you'll need to apply:

• GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English




• A hands-on approach and previous experience in DIY or maintenance tasks




• A willingness to learn and develop new skills, and undertake a three-year NVQ course, while attending the factory during holidays.




• Previous experience working in the engineering, manufacturing or construction industries.

The package:

• £15 per hour starting pay




• Full support to complete your NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering




• A friendly, close-knit team environment with long-term career prospects

About the company: You'll join a team of around 20 people in a growing business with a strong future, backed by a major contract and the support of a US parent company. It's a great place to start your career in engineering.

Ready to get started? Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Maintenance Technician.

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