Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Due to our expanding team, we are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join us at our business in Nottingham as a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice. During the apprenticeship your aim will be to work towards being fully competent in maximising the efficiency of the machinery, including maintenance, testing and installation.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£8.05 per hour

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm, 1/2hr unpaid lunch

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 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

Assist with mechanical installations for the sludge process including maintenance of centrifuge, drum thickener & bell press maintenance
Assist with regular testing and maintenance of machinery
Maintain a safe working environment
Resolve problems in a timely manner

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
GLAISDALE PARKWAY
BILBOROUGH
NOTTINGHAM
NG8 4GP

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Level 3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/maintenance-and-operations-engineering-technician-v1-2

Embedded qualification to ensure all knowledge is provided (Diploma in Engineering Technology)
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

About this company

Working for rhames means you will become a valued member of a proactive, forward thinking organisation who care for their team. The Company believes passionately in encouraging its staff to work towards achieving their career aspirations. Our strength is in our flexibility and we supply our customers with an engineering solution to their challenges. We provide contract manufacturing services incorporating in-house design and bespoke manufacturing. rhames work with a full range of metal and alloy products ranging from small precision components to large complex industrial fabrications. We operate from a 20,000sq/ft industrial building which is well equipped with all the modern production equipment required. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our services, equipment and expertise. We are able to deliver entire projects in-house, working with our clients from initial consultation through to manufacturing, inspecting and delivery.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a full-time role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship as a Mechanical Engineer.

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