Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Inotiv; Belton; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Health cash plan

Technology scheme

Retail discounts

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Inotiv, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Maintenance Technician at our Hillcrest site in Belton, Leicestershire. You will work with our maintenance team to learn the skills needed to become a qualified technician through hands-on training and formal education.

You will assist with maintenance, learn HVAC and electrical systems, and participate in installation and repairs under experienced mentors. A proactive attitude and teamwork are valued, with career progression on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Practical interest in maintenance and engineering.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and college courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned maintenance and reactive repairs across building services.
• Learn to maintain HVAC and electrical systems.
• Support installation and repair activities under supervision.
• Attend college and training courses as part of apprenticeship.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical understanding

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering/maintenance exposure

Tools

Tools handling

Job description

Maintenance Technician Apprentice### Maintenance Technician ApprenticeApply: On-site: Belton, Leicestershire, UK: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR101920**Are you practical, curious about how things work, and interested in building a career in maintenance? We're looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Maintenance Technician to join our team and learn the skills needed to become a qualified professional technician.** As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician, you'll work closely with our maintenance team who make sure that our facilities, equipment and building services operate safely and efficiently. Through on-the-job training and formal education, you'll develop the skills and knowledge required to become a fully qualified Maintenance Technician. **Your responsibilities will include:** * Assisting with planned maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs across building services and systems.* Learning how to maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.* Supporting installation and repair activities under the guidance of experienced technicians.* Following health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.* Attending college and training courses as part of your apprenticeship programme.* Supporting other engineering and maintenance activities as required.**What You'll Learn:** Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain practical experience and industry-recognised qualifications while developing skills in:* Mechanical and electrical maintenance* Fault finding and problem solving* Building services and facilities maintenance* Preventative and reactive maintenance techniques**What We Offer You:** * Hands-on training from experienced maintenance professionals.* Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship.* Opportunities for career progression upon successful completion.* A friendly and supportive working environment.**What We're Looking For:** We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in maintenance and engineering who is motivated to learn and develop their career.Ideally, you'll have:* An interest in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.* Previous exposure to an engineering, facilities or maintenance environment through work experience, education, hobbies or personal projects is highly advantageous.* An existing, or part qualification in an engineering/craftsman/maintenance subject is highly advantageous.* Good practical skills and an aptitude for working with tools and equipment.* A positive attitude and willingness to learn.* Strong communication and teamwork skills.* A proactive, can-do approach to work.* The ability to follow instructions and work safely.**Location/Benefits:** This is a full-time role based our Hillcrest site (Belton, NW Leicestershire), working Mon-Fri 8-4.* Starting salary of £27,000* 33 days holiday (inc. 8 public holidays).* Core benefits including life assurance and pension, plus income protection after 3 years of service.* Flexible benefits scheme, with optional private health insurance, health cash plan, technology scheme, and retail discounts.* Wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme and our wellbeing portal with fitness videos, recipes and mindfulness exercises, plus much more.**Due to the nature of our work, candidates cannot have pet rodents (mice, rats or guineapigs), or rabbits. Please make us aware if you have any animals that feed on rodents (snakes, birds).** **Candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle. We are in a rural are with no public transport.** **About us:** Inotiv is a growing global contract research organisation (CRO) supporting drug discovery and development. Our work contributes to scientific and medical advances that improve health and wellbeing worldwide. At every stage of the journey, our teams play a key role in delivering quality science and operational excellence.Click **APPLY** now to join!