Apprentice Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Summary

Polypipe’s apprenticeship programme provides opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability, which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required to become an outstanding engineer. With mentoring and support you will receive industry leading training, employee benefits and ongoing career development.

Wage

£21,324 a year

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Your apprenticeship wage will increase annually as you learn and develop new skills.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, whilst in apprenticeship training.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Our apprenticeship programme combines college-based training with work-based learning, under the mentorship of our highly skilled engineering team.

From September 2025, the first four weeks of your apprenticeship will consist of intensive training at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, DN34 5BQ. You will then work three days per week at Polypipe, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW, and return to The Grimsby Institute for two full days each week. In Year 2, you will attend college one day per week, spending the majority of your time at our Horncastle site, learning and being mentored by our team of experts.

Supported by your training and our team, your tasks will include:

Mechanical and electrical maintenance, installation, fault-finding and repair
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Learning pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Responding to production machinery breakdowns
Assisting with the completion of maintenance documents/worksheets
Supporting engineering projects and improvement works
Servicing and maintaining machinery - TPM/PPM
Providing support to all departments across the site
Contributing to new working methods and participating in continuous improvement projects
Carrying out any other associated duties as required

Where you'll work

Holmes Way
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
LN9 6JW

Training

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

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Our apprenticeship programme combines college-based training, with work-based learning, under the mentorship of our highly skilled engineering team
From September 2025, the first 4 weeks of your apprenticeship will cover intensive training at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, DN34 5BQ. You will then work 3 days per week from Polypipe, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW, and return to The Grimsby Institute for 2 full days each week
In year 2, you will only attend college for 1 day each week, spending the majority of your time at our Horncastle site, learning and being mentored by our team of experts
You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress

More training information

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
A bespoke programme of practical, technical and vocational learning
Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science or Technical Subject (grade 4/C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Positive 'can-do' attitude
Not afraid to ask questions
Highly driven individual
Self-starter

Other requirements

This apprenticeship is a blend of on and off the job training from day one. The first 4 weeks of the apprenticeship will be intensive learning at Grimsby Institute. Then from October 2025, you will work at our main production site in Horncastle 3 day each week, returning to college for the remaining 2 days. After successful completion of year 1, you will continue your training from our head office on Holmes Way in Horncastle, returning to college for just 1 day each week. There is a college bus service available running from locations listed via this link - https://grimsby.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GIFHE-TRANSPORT-TIMETABLE-24.25-MASTER.pdf You will need to be able to travel to The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ and Polypipe, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW.

About this company

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation is a UK leader in the design, development and manufacture of thermoplastic piping systems for major infrastructure and water management projects. From our dedicated site in Horncastle, we support a wide range of sectors including highways, rail, water, residential, commercial and agriculture. We specialise in sustainable, engineered drainage and water management solutions, with in-house fabrication facilities and a skilled team delivering bespoke systems to meet the evolving needs of the built environment. Our expert teams work with advanced materials and innovative technologies to drive efficient, long-lasting solutions across the UK’s infrastructure network. As an apprentice maintenance engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the equipment and systems that underpin our high-quality manufacturing processes.

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Company benefits

Company pension, Ongoing training and personal development, Internal career progression opportunities, Free on-site parking, Holiday entitlement,

After this apprenticeship

The Polypipe Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression

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