Apprentice Technician

MacGregor Industrial Supplies Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Company pension

Employee benefits

Varied role

Job summary

MacGregor Industrial Supplies in Kirkwall is offering an Apprentice Technician position within a full-time, permanent role. You will work alongside experienced technicians, receiving hands-on training to service and repair equipment while learning to build practical technical skills.

The role emphasizes safety, independent growth, and a supportive team environment, with clear pathways to becoming a qualified technician through on-the-job learning and company-backed progression.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering or technical work.
• Eager to learn new skills and solve problems.
• Reliable, motivated and keen to develop.
• Able to work well in a team and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and fault finding.
• Use specialist tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support workshop and customer service operations.
• Record maintenance activities accurately.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Develop practical technical skills through on-the-job learning.
• Build confidence working independently as you gain experience.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Willingness to learn

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent

Start your career with MacGregor Industrial Supplies

Looking for a career where you can learn, earn and build valuable skills for the future?

At MacGregor Industrial Supplies, we're looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Technician to join our team in Kirkwall. Whether you're leaving school, changing career, or looking to gain practical experience, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced technicians while working towards a rewarding career in the industrial supplies and technical services industry.

No two days are the same. You'll receive hands‑on training, work with a supportive team and develop the skills needed to become a qualified technician.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how to:

• Assist with servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment
• Carry out routine inspections and fault finding
• Use specialist tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Support workshop and customer service operations
• Record maintenance activities accurately
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Develop practical technical skills through on‑the‑job learning
• Build confidence working independently as your experience grows

What we're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in engineering or technical work
• Enjoys learning new skills and solving problems
• Is reliable, motivated and keen to develop
• Works well as part of a team
• Takes pride in doing a job properly
• Is committed to working safely

Why join MacGregor Industrial Supplies?

When you join us, you're joining a business that invests in its people.

We offer:

• Full on‑the‑job training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced team
• Company pension
• Employee benefits package
• A varied role where every day is different

About us

At MacGregor Industrial Supplies, we keep businesses across the Highlands and Islands moving by supplying quality products and technical expertise. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're passionate about developing talent and creating long-term careers.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Do the Right Thing
• Be the Best
• Customer First
• Community Spirit
• Future Focus

Ready to start your career?

If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and looking for a long-term career with a company that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.

At MacGregor Industrial Supplies we understand that the key to our business success is our people. We have over 300 members of staff, across several different departments, divisions and branches. In addition, we are always looking for talented people to join our team!