Maintenance and Operations Technician Apprentice

SHAW PIPELINE SERVICES UK LIMITED

Great Yarmouth (NR31 0NN)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 27 June 2025)

Posted on 27 May 2025


Summary

Swarm Group is working with Shaw Pipeline Services in their search for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Technician Apprentice. This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity based in Great Yarmouth, with career progression and a chance to learn from experienced engineers.

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Core working hours will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

3 years

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

  • Under instruction, operate/train in the use of SPS equipment to gain a good knowledge of capabilities and working techniques
  • Learn and become competent in basic maintenance tasks, part identification, component inspection, repairs & troubleshooting
  • To produce a consistently high standard of work, meeting the targets and deadlines set by the line manager and training facilitators
  • General duties around the shop floor
  • Assisting colleagues with tasks as and when required
  • Maintaining technical documents

Where you'll work

Unit 12
Hewett Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NN

Training

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

College or training organisation

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Training will be with Swarm REAGIT. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician.

All apprentices taking part in the level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Standard will spend 20 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich from September 2025. After these 20 weeks the apprentice will then attend the site 1 day per week for 72 weeks to complete the developing knowledge element of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Positive attitude towards work
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Flexible attitude
  • Open to learning and hard work

About this company

Shaw Pipeline Services are driven by a steadfast commitment to excellence and ethical conduct, delivering Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Pipeline Integrity solutions worldwide, with a strong focus on safety and innovation. Shaw Pipeline Services specialises in Automated Ultrasonic Testing, Digital Radiography, Conventional NDT and Pipeline Integrity Management. Their team of skilled technicians perform NDT services worldwide with a focus on customer service and flawless execution.

https://shawndt.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Private medical & dental cover, Life insurance & income protection, Employee assistance programme, Cycle-to-work scheme, Shopping discounts and more.

After this apprenticeship

This isn’t just an apprenticeship; it’s the start of a long-term career. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a full-time role with growth opportunities is available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Sophie Duffy

Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322653.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Friday 27 June 2025)

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