Maintenance and operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

Summary

Applications are invited for a Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprentice at our Nottingham Site. You will join a structured Advanced Apprenticeship programme where you will train to become a fully qualified Mechanical Engineer.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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The apprenticeship wage is £7.55p/h

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm with a 30 min lunch 30 hours per week

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

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

As a Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Apprentice your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

· Dismantling components and equipment.

· Diagnosing faults on equipment.

· Checking components for serviceability during overall activities.

· Repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies.

· Assembling mechanical components.

Where you'll work

Stoke Lane
Stoke Bardolph
Nottingham
NG14 5HJ

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://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0154-v1-4
Training will be delivered via day release, one day a week and is based at The Ruddington 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 in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for the right candidate to move into a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Competitive Salary plus Company Benefits

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