Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD

Blackburn (BB2 3AS)

Closes on Friday 22 August 2025

Posted on 15 July 2025

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Summary

Airtech Nonwovens is based in Blackburn and manufactures nonwoven materials. As an apprentice you will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of both mechanical and electrical engineering, and you will have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have acquired so far.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 08:30-16:30.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

  • Learning to read electrical drawings/diagrams
  • Systematically identifying and resolving problems in our equipment, systems and processes
  • Prepare work areas
  • Installing wiring and components
  • Testing electrical systems
  • Ensure health and safety compliance
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • To conduct general housekeeping

Where you'll work

Longshaw Mill
Highfield Road
Blackburn
BB2 3AS

Training

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

College or training organisation

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Training will take place at Blackburn College, once a week:

Blackburn College, Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 5)
  • Science (grade 4)

Other in:

Engineering (grade Level 1)

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

  • IT skills
  • Strong desire to learn
  • Interest in engineering
  • Can-do attitude and approach

Other requirements

You must have 2 additional GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

About this company

Airtech Nonwovens is based in Blackburn and manufactures nonwoven materials. Our products are supplied to a variety of markets including filtration, geotextiles, construction, and automotive.

https://airtech-amg.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Well-established organisation, part of a larger group of companies. Local to bus routes.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Level 3 and permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

01254 292500

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331745.

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Closes on Friday 22 August 2025

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