Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Apprentice (Level 3 Engineering)

ENCYCLIS LIMITED

Shepshed (LE12 9BU)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 June 2025

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Summary

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Apprentice will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge within the exciting and challenging Energy-from-Waste (EfW) industry. Apply today for a September 2025 start.

• Wage:

  £16,930.88 a year

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  25 days' holiday entitlement. £250 sign-on bonus, paid after completing 3 months.

• Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 September 2025

• 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

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will assist the Newhurst O&M teams with the operational priorities of a state-of-the-art modern Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) which is capable of processing up to 455,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, whilst generating and exporting electrical energy onto the National Grid.

You will develop your knowledge and skills on the ERF technical processes, operate systems using world class technology and develop a detailed understanding of the interconnected electro-mechanical plant and a focus on plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Duties include:

• Study towards achieving a recognised qualification in Maintenance and Operations Engineering
• Follow an on-the-job training programme which will provide effective time with multiple departments across the facility
• Identify a project that will enhance plant performance, improve efficiency of a process or reliability of equipment, or improve health & safety

You will work closely with high-performing individuals and support a wide range of fast paced teams including, operations, maintenance, health & safety and environmental roles.

Where you'll work

Encyclis Limited Newhurst ERF
Ashby Road
Shepshed
LE12 9BU

Training

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

College or training organisation

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Apprentices attend Loughborough College 1 day per week, during term time to study set units that map directly into the apprenticeship
• Trainer/Assessor to visit Apprentice(s) in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science (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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

Loughborough College will be shortlisting applications on behalf of Encylics Limited and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with us. Please check your emails for updates on your application.

About this company

Newhurst Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) near Shepshed, Leicestershire, is an Energy-from-Waste facility which provides sustainable treatment capacity for up to 455,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating up to 42 megawatts of energy – which is enough to power around 80,000 homes. Energy-from-waste (EfW) is the process by which non-recyclable, non-hazardous household and commercial waste is used as a fuel to create superheated steam and generate electricity.

https://www.newhursterf.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Bus/train ticket loan, gym discount, 5% bonus from year 3, cycle to work scheme, pension, option to join a private medical scheme (including dental), life insurance & income protection, work laptop provided, access to company training programmes.

After this apprenticeship

• Potential role within operations, maintenance, performance, health & safety or environment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment @ Lou Coll

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324429.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Friday 20 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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