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


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

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
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

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

4 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

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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.

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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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