Apprentice Maintenance Engineering
Zarafa Carter Cradle Maintenance
Basildon (SS14 3EQ)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 July 2025
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Summary
Employed as a multi-skilled engineer, you will start a career in electrical and mechanical maintenance engineering at height. You will be working on the most iconic buildings across the UK. We encourage applicants from all age groups over 16 years, providing they have a responsible attitude. Wages will reflect the candidate.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Various working patterns, to meet operational needs, based on a rota. Work patterns include working weekends and occasionally being away from home.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 August 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
Where you'll work
Carter Cradle Maintenance,
Unit 4Wickham Business Park, Honywood Road
Basildon
SS14 3EQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
About this employer
Zarafa Height Solution have been providing specialist temporary cradle maintenance services for over 35 years. With purpose-built facilities in London, Manchester and Grantham, we offer a truly nationwide service. Our focus on cradle systems has enabled us to build a portfolio of several hundred customers who rely on our engineers to ensure their equipment operates safely and efficiently.
After this apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Zarafa Carter Cradle Maintenance
Joanne Sismore
joanne.sismore@zarafagroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332407.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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