Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

STIRLING MOULDED COMPOSITES LTD

BURNLEY (BB12 7SN)

Closes in 5 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2026

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Summary

Stirling Moulded Composites Ltd are looking for a motivated, hands‑on individual to join our engineering team as a Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to learn mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control‑system skills while supporting a busy manufacturing environment.

• Wage:

  £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £8.00 - £9.00 per hour, with the starting rate determined by your skills and experience.

• Training course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.15pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.15pm.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 12 October 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

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

Working under the guidance of our Maintenance Engineer, you will develop practical engineering skills while supporting day‑to‑day maintenance activities across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Shop Floor Maintenance Requests Monitor, log, and respond to maintenance tickets raised by operators through our digital maintenance app, updating statuses and recording actions taken.
• Breakdown Support Assist in diagnosing and repairing unexpected mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults reported by production teams.
• Routine & Preventative Maintenance Help carry out scheduled servicing on machinery, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, fixtures, and tooling to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Tooling, Fixtures & Template Support Support the fabrication, modification, and upkeep of moulds, jigs, fixtures, using workshop tools and equipment.
• Systems‑First Problem Solving Learn to identify root causes by considering mechanical wear, electrical inputs, operating conditions, and tooling factors—rather than simply replacing parts.
• Workshop Safety & Standards Maintain a tidy, organised, and safe working environment, following all PPE, health, and safety protocols.
• Apprenticeship Coursework Attend college/training provider sessions, complete portfolio tasks, and stay on track with assessments and qualification milestones.

Where you'll work

UNIT 5 SHUTTLEWORTH MEAD BUSINESS P
BLACKBURN ROAD
PADIHAM
BURNLEY
BB12 7SN

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Training schedule

The successful apprentice will enrol at Burnley College and attend the 42 week block programme. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills

Other requirements

Interviews will take place soon to align with enrolment deadlines. Applicants should be available to attend an interview and start the apprenticeship by mid-October.

Please note: Applications with AI-generated answers will not be considered for shortlisting. 

About this employer

Stirling Moulded Composites Ltd is a well-established Lancashire manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in moulded plastics and composite products. Operating from its Padiham site, the company supplies high-quality manufactured components and offers opportunities for individuals looking to develop their careers within a modern manufacturing environment.

After this apprenticeship

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

Strong potential to move into a permanent Maintenance Technician role upon successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

apprenticeships@themis.ac.uk

01282 733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054947.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)