Apprentice, Mechanical and Electrical Technician

M Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join M Group's Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme to gain practical skills in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation fields. This apprenticeship offers vocational and further education qualifications while working in a supportive environment focused on safety and client satisfaction. Ideal for those interested in STEM subjects, this program provides a pathway to a rewarding engineering career.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Access to retail discounts via My Rewards portal

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Personal Accident Cover

Qualifications

• Valid driving license required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Passionate about the industry and eager to develop.

Responsibilities

• Learn hand skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical disciplines.
• Complete assessments for Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and engineers.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Good IT skills

Keen to learn

Hardworking

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grades 4-9)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description: Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We deliver essential infrastructure services for life, prioritizing safety, client and customer satisfaction, in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment that encourages you to thrive.

Where will you be working?

We help our clients safeguard water supply, improve environmental performance, and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. With over 140 years of combined experience, we are problem solvers in engineering and infrastructure.

This role is within our MEICA and capital maintenance team. Our experts in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) offer comprehensive solutions, including ongoing operation and maintenance services.

Want to be a part of it?

If you are interested in STEM subjects and want to work across multiple industry sectors within an engineering-focused organization, this M-Group Water Apprenticeship Scheme is the right step towards a career that provides vocational and further education qualifications in the MEICA fields.

M-Group Water provides maintenance and project delivery services across Water, Energy, and Transport sectors, as well as adjacent markets like chemical and pharmaceutical engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity for future engineers to develop practical skills and solve real-world problems in the STEM environment.

What will you be doing?

Year 1: Full-time (3 days a week) at our training provider’s center in South East England, working towards the Level 2 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will learn hand skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical disciplines, and complete assessments to achieve Level 2. You will also undertake a Level 3 diploma in Engineering through day release, covering core subjects like maths, science, and first principles. Additionally, you will spend one day a week at Z-Tech working alongside experienced technicians and engineers.

Year 2: Begin the Level 3 part of the apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or control & instrumentation (MEICA). This will be conducted at the workplace, assessed on-site, while continuing your diploma studies through day release.

Years 3 and 4: Continue the Level 3 apprenticeship, completing assessments and achieving sign-off. During this period, there may be an opportunity to pursue a Level 4 HNC diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.

What you’ll bring

• Valid driving license
• Right to work in the UK, with Maths and English grades 4-9
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Keen to learn and develop
• Passionate about the industry
• Hardworking, reliable, with excellent attendance and timekeeping
• Ability to use own initiative and a 'can do' attitude

What’s in it for you?

We offer benefits to support your work and personal life, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Access to retail discounts via My Rewards portal
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Accident Cover

About us

We aim to be an employer of choice, attracting diverse, talented individuals who make a difference. We actively support and recruit army veterans and foster an inclusive environment through our ENABLE networks. Our values—responsibility, openness, teamwork, and ambition—guide our culture and operations.

Whether you are a trainee, apprentice, graduate, or progressing in your career, we provide industry-recognized programs, training, and development opportunities. Join us during this exciting time to be part of M Group.

Please note: Job adverts may close early; apply promptly. Successful candidates may be subject to background checks and drug testing as part of the onboarding process.