Apprentice Plant Maintenance Engineer (Level 3)

SWIETELSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD

Worksop (S80 1UJ)

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

Start your engineering career with Swietelsky as a Level 3 Apprentice Plant Maintenance Engineer. Gain hands-on experience maintaining plant and machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.

• Wage:

  £16,495.40 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Year 1 – £16,495.40; Year 2 – £19,674.20; Year 3 – £23,132.20

  Please note: Train’d Up reserve the right to alter the closing date of this vacancy without prior notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

• Training course: Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm (35 hours per week). Where required, an 8:00am start may be accommodated. Overtime may be available depending on age and business needs, in line with Working Time Regulations.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Assist experienced engineers with planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance, including lubrication, alignment and bearing replacement.
• Support electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and control system maintenance under supervision.
• Inspect machinery, identify faults and assist with repairs.
• Record maintenance activities, faults and parts used using company systems.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules and engineering procedures.
• Use engineering tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) safely.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Attend apprenticeship training, college sessions and assessments.
• Develop practical engineering skills while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

Where you'll work

Babbage Way
Worksop
S80 1UJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Electrical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Electrical. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Electrical. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Electrical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Electrical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
• Electrical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
• Electrical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
• Electrical. Set up, align and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
• Electrical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Electrical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Electrical. Conduct functional testing.
• Control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm safe isolation of connected services
• Control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Control and instrumentation. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
• Control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
• Control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
• Control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
• Control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
• Control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
• Control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
• Mechanical. Check and confirm safe isolation of connected services.
• Mechanical. Select, check, and use mechanical maintenance tools and equipment.
• Mechanical. Use mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
• Mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
• Mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
• Mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
• Mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
• Mechanical. Confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
• Mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
• Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training. The apprentice will receive regular support from a dedicated Skills Coach, complete online learning, attend progress reviews and build practical skills while working alongside experienced engineers at the Worksop Traincare Depot. Off-the-job training will make up at least 20% of the apprentice's working hours in line with apprenticeship requirements.

More training information

Training will be provided by Train'd Up, with regular one-to-one reviews from a dedicated Skills Coach. Learning will be delivered through a blend of workplace support, online learning and scheduled progress reviews, ensuring the apprentice receives ongoing guidance throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

• You must be comfortable working in an industrial engineering environment.
• The role involves standing, lifting, bending and working with tools and machinery.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• You must be able to travel to Worksop Traincare Depot and attend all apprenticeship training and reviews.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and completing the full apprenticeship programme is essential.

About this employer

SWIETELSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD is a leading engineering and infrastructure business, delivering specialist construction, maintenance and renewal services across the UK rail network. With a strong commitment to safety, quality and innovation, the company invests in developing future engineering talent through high-quality apprenticeships, providing hands-on experience, expert mentoring and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

Company benefits

• Annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory progress.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers.
  Industry-recognised Level 3 engineering qualification.
• Hands-on experience within the rail engineering industry.
• Company-provided PPE and all necessary equipment.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role and progress within the business on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent position as a Plant Maintenance Engineer. As skills and experience develop, there may also be opportunities to progress into senior engineering, specialist technical or supervisory roles, supported by further training and professional development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Ruth Haworth

ruth.haworth@traindup.org

07786 274 766

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045564.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)