Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

P&F PUMPS LTD

ROCHDALE (OL16 3RY)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2025

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance in a hands-on environment. The Apprentice Maintenance Engineer will work closely with experienced engineers to develop practical skills while studying towards a recognised engineering qualification.

• Wage:

  £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  £7.55

• Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.00 am to 5.00 pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 16 August 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, servicing, and repair of pumps, motors, and associated equipment
• Learn and follow routine maintenance procedures
• Support breakdown diagnostics and fault finding
• Use a range of tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Help maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Comply with health and safety procedures at all times
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Travel to customer sites with engineers as needed (full PPE and transport provided)

Where you'll work

BROOM STREET
NEWHEY
ROCHDALE
OL16 3RY

Training

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

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

You will work towards a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. Training will be delivered through Rochdale Training with regular on-the-job support from qualified engineers at P&F Pumps.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C 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

• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Practical Mindset

Other requirements

This is a hands-on, physically active role that often involves working in noisy, sometimes dirty, and industrial environments. You’ll regularly be on your feet, using tools, lifting equipment, and occasionally working in confined spaces or outdoors in all weather conditions. You’ll need to be prepared to travel with the team to customer sites, which may involve early starts, occasional long days, and working in unfamiliar locations. Safety is absolutely critical in this job — you must always follow procedures and wear the correct PPE. You won’t be stuck behind a desk — this is a practical role where you’ll get your hands dirty and learn real-world engineering skills. If you’re reliable, ready to work hard, and excited to learn from experienced professionals, this could be a brilliant opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering.

About this company

P&F Pumps is a specialist in the supply, installation, and maintenance of industrial pump systems across various sectors. Based in Newhey, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable engineering services to a wide client base throughout the North West and beyond.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion, there may be opportunities for full-time employment and further training, including HNC/HND qualifications or progression to senior engineering roles within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860 919 380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330406.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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