Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Schneider Electric North America; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Scarborough is looking for a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice. This role involves optimizing operational performance through proactive maintenance, ensuring safety of plant and equipment, and participating in a comprehensive training program. Candidates should have a strong interest in engineering and basic PC literacy, with a minimum of 5 GCSEs required. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including a bonus scheme and access to health support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Access to Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering through school or hobby interests.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently, meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of health & safety practices in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and integrity of all plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and manage spare parts inventory.
• Monitor key performance metrics (MTTR, MTBF, service schedules).

Skills

Demonstrable interest in engineering

Basic PC literacy

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Aptitude for practical science or engineering tasks

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Job description

Role Title

Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Location

Scarborough (On-Site)

Apprentice Level

UK Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Salary

£20,000

Role Mission

As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice you will optimize operational performance through proactive / reactive maintenance techniques. This is to ensure that safety is secured through the adoption of safe working practices and the provision of safe plant and equipment, whilst also providing on-rota call-out cover in support of the factory reactive breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and integrity of all plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and site projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and manage spare parts inventory.
• Monitor key performance metrics (MTTR, MTBF, service schedules).
• Respond to breakdowns quickly using fault-finding techniques to minimize downtime.
• Maintain site facilities and oversee subcontractor safety.
• Train and implement autonomous maintenance practices.
• Comply with company policies and procedures in all activities.

Training

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two different types of training:

• On-the-job training delivered by Schneider Electric, including skills and knowledge needed for the job role beyond the apprenticeship.
• Off-the-job training delivered by carefully selected Training Providers during normal working hours; at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of working hours are dedicated to off-the-job training.

Support includes: a comprehensive induction, mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance, social enrichment and networking opportunities, performance reviews, mental health and wellbeing support, and feedback opportunities.

Work Pattern

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Exact start/finish times to be agreed with Line Manager. Some hours are allocated to off-the-job training as part of the Apprenticeship Programme.

Monday to Thursday: 07:55 to 16:25; Friday: 07:55 to 13:25.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in engineering
• Basic PC literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent software
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently, meeting deadlines
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration (Verbal and written English)
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering tasks

Desirable

• Problem-solving and fault-finding ability to minimize downtime
• Organizational skills for managing spares and maintenance records
• Flexibility and dependability to adapt to changing priorities
• Motivation and willingness to learn, with a good attendance record. Mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of health & safety practices in an industrial environment

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), Grade 4 or above including Maths, English and a science-related subject

Previous Experience Required

No pre-requisite experience required but a demonstrable interest in engineering through school or hobby interests

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for apprenticeship positions. Some visa types may not meet eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

Company Overview

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. We are a global industrial technology leader delivering electrification, automation, digitization, and intelligent solutions worldwide. We embrace diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of a sustainable future for all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy Programme
• Flexible Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Hybrid Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Access to Employee Discounts (Fitness, Shopping & Dining)
• SE Career Hub Portal Access (internal opportunities, mentors, projects globally)
• Learning Portal Access (continuous learning)

Closing

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.