Apprentice Service Technician

Vanderlande; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an Apprentice Service Technician to join their team at the Retail Operations Centre in Middlewich. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications in engineering while supporting the maintenance of automated systems used in airline retail operations. Candidates should possess a proactive attitude and a strong interest in technology. The apprenticeship program is designed to lead to a permanent position with career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

288 Hours Holiday

Aviva Medical Cover

Pension with Aviva

YuLife Wellbeing membership

Access to Achievers recognition platform

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude.
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in engineering and technology.

Responsibilities

• Complying with all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Supporting the maintenance and performance of automated systems and equipment.
• Assisting with fault-finding and repairs across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Participating in preventive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Working collaboratively with experienced engineers.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in English and Maths (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title

Apprentice Service Technician

Reports To

Site Engineering Manager

Location

Retail Operations Centre
Pochin Way
Middlewich
CW10 0GY

Introduction to the role

Vanderlande is the global market leader in efficient logistics process automation for the airport, warehousing, and parcel sectors.

In this role, the successful candidate will join a dedicated team of experienced engineers supporting a major UK airline’s retail operations. The team is responsible for ensuring that outbound flights are fully stocked with retail products, enhancing the passenger experience, and managing the efficient return and processing of unsold stock.

To streamline these operations, the airline has invested in advanced automated warehousing solutions provided by Vanderlande. The onsite Vanderlande team plays a critical role in maintaining this equipment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Role Responsibilities

You will be supported to achieve a nationally recognised engineering qualification, depending on your prior experience and qualifications. This may include:

• Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, or
• Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship

Your first year will typically be spent at a local college or training provider, where you will complete the relevant academic and practical components. You will then continue your learning and development on-site at the customer location.

As an Apprentice Service Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Complying with all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Supporting the maintenance and performance of automated systems and equipment.
• Assisting with fault-finding and repairs across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Participating in preventive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Working collaboratively with experienced engineers to ensure system uptime and customer satisfaction.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for a permanent Service Technician role within Vanderlande.

Role Qualifications and Skills

As an Apprentice Service Technician, you make an important contribution to customer satisfaction, whereby the continuity of the customer process is central. You therefore have an enthusiastic and proactive attitude and are flexible.

Nice to have qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (e.g., GCSEs, Functional Skills, or equivalent)
• A strong interest in engineering and technology
• A motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible attitude
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team

What we offer

• 288 Hours Holiday
• Aviva Medical Cover
• Pension with Aviva
• YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing, along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
• Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers, where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme

Vanderlande is fully committed to supporting diversity, equality, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments to support your application.