Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Hayley Group; Hawne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hawne is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join their Maintenance Team. This full-time apprenticeship offers a salary of £16,000 per year, providing hands-on experience and structured training. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, with a keen interest in maintenance work and a willingness to learn. The role involves supporting the maintenance team and performing various maintenance tasks across facilities.

Benefits

Fabrication apprenticeship qualification

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension

Life Assurance cover

Healthcare schemes

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• No prior experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Well presented and enthusiastic about building a career in facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the maintenance team.
• Investigate and log incoming issues with accurate detail.
• Escalate unresolved incidents to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with reactive and preventive site maintenance.
• Maintain records of issues and repairs carried out.
• Assist the team with design and fabrication.

Skills

Interest in mechanical/electrical systems

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Logical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and motivated Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join our Maintenance Team based at our HQ in Halesowen. This full-time permanent apprenticeship starts at £16,000 per year and will support the warehouse and stores team in the upkeep and maintenance across our warehouses, offices and sites. The role covers Design and Fabrication, Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Testing, Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Working Safely, Customer Interaction, Waste Systems & Drainage and Sustainability. You will receive hands‑on experience and structured training to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the maintenance team.
• Investigate and log incoming issues with accurate detail.
• Escalate unresolved incidents to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with reactive and preventive site maintenance.
• Maintain records of issues and repairs carried out.
• Assist the team with design and fabrication.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the nuts and bolts of how things work.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• No prior experience required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Logical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
• Well presented and enthusiastic about building a career in facilities maintenance.

Benefits

• Fabrication apprenticeship qualification (typically 1 year).
• Starting salary of £16,000.
• 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays), increased with length of service.
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
• Company pension.
• Life Assurance cover (x2 salary).
• Invitation to healthcare schemes.
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent opportunities and career prospects.

Recruitment Process

Adverts will close on Sunday 23rd November; we may close early depending on the number of applications.

• Initial screening – ongoing throughout the advertising window.
• Online testing.
• Teams / video interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Face‑to‑face final stage interview – candidates will be asked to prepare for a 30‑45 minute interview focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations.

We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who provide industry‑leading customer service.