Apprentice Maintenance Technician

HI-SPAN LTD

NORFOLK (NR18 0RD)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 17 August 2025)

Posted on 24 July 2025


Summary

Swarm is supporting Hi-SPAN in their search for a Maintenance Technician Apprentice. You can gain hands-on experience and develop a strong foundation in factory and machinery maintenance. If you already hold a level 2 qualification in Engineering and are eligible for a level 3, Hi -SPAN are open to offering the level 3 apprenticeship.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Overtime when available.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, working hours are from 8am to 4:30pm. Friday, working hours are from 8.00am to 3.30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 25 August 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

  • Support the maintenance team in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of machinery and factory equipment
  • Learn to diagnose and resolve mechanical and basic electrical issues
  • Assist with the upkeep and servicing of production equipment, including rolling mills, press brakes, and material handling systems
  • Contribute to general site maintenance duties as needed
  • Operate factory machinery under supervision to gain insight into equipment functionality
  • Support the bundling and loading of finished products when required, ensuring a full understanding of factory workflow
  • Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and company procedures

Where you'll work

AYTON ROAD
WYMONDHAM
NORFOLK
NR18 0RD

Training

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

Training provider

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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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.

More training information

Training will be with Swarm REAGIT. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification. All apprentices taking part in the level 2 will spend 6 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich from September 2025. After these 6 weeks the apprentice will then attend the site 1 day per week for 16 weeks to complete the developing knowledge element of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Practical approach
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Punctual and Reliable

About this employer

Hi-SPAN, is one of the UK's leading suppliers of cold rolled products to the construction industry, with more than 55 years of experience. With continued investment in both their facilities and people, Hi-SPAN are committed to developing skills and providing long-term career opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

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Company benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus additional days increasing with the length of service, occupational health scheme, workplace pension scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, healthcare scheme.

After this apprenticeship

There is a possible full-time position after successful completion of the apprenticeship along with career progression availiable. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Sophie Duffy

Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332556.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 17 August 2025)

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