Engineering Apprentices

PD Ports; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for Engineering Apprentices at PD Ports in Middlesbrough. The role involves hands-on experience in maintenance tasks under supervision, aiming to develop skills in a safe environment. Candidates should have good communication skills and demonstrate initiative. The position offers comprehensive training, holidays, and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Complete required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pro-active attitude in risk assessments and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are completed following safety and engineering standards.
• Perform repair or maintenance work under a tradesman’s instruction.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of operations through assigned training.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Job description

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates theUK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key portsand logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for four full time Engineering Apprentices at PD Ports within the Engineering Department comprising of three Maintenance Operations Engineering Technicians and one Building Services Engineering and Maintenance Engineer.

Location: Tees Dock Engineering Department, Tees Dock, Middlesbrough, TS6 6UD

Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role requires the individual to perform all work assigned efficiently, economically and to company safety and quality standards They will also gain a sound knowledge of the designated trade works with regards to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintenance of all assets, machinery, and services according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes.

The five main things our Engineering Apprenticewill be working on are:

• Ensure all duties are completed in line with RAMS, Company Health & Safety policy, and engineering process and procedures Also be pro-active in Risk Assessments compilation or reviewing.
• Carry out any repair or maintenance work that is required under the instruction of a tradesman, whilst ensuring the area or workshop is left in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure all assigned tasks/Reports/Service sheets are completed within the specified timescales and to the best of your ability.
• To gain knowledge and understanding of other aspects of the Company’s operations by participating in Company assigned training / projects as and when required
• Gain hands on operational experience by assisting the Maintenance Team.

We are seeking someone who:

• To complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Good time management skill and have the correct attitude and behaviour that is an example to others whilst using own initiative.
• Ability to work on own initiative and understand level of responsibility within the team.

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to [e-mail] use job reference ENGANW25.

Candidates will need to be available Friday 22 nd August 2025 to attend an assessment day.