Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice

BRITANNIA REFINED METALS LIMITED

Kent (DA11 9BG)

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2025

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Summary

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice working at our site in Gravesend, Kent.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£14,723.00 in first year with increases of approximately 10-15% per each successful years completion of training

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Your duties will include:

  • Complete and pass all elements of the Apprenticeship programme to expected timeframes
  • To demonstrate safe work behavior, make decisions and take actions in line with established standards, procedures and practices
  • To maintain a safe working environment through the correct application and diligent compliance with Safety, Health and Environment and engineering standards
  • Safe operation of mobile plant and cranes
  • To be responsible for working on and gain an understanding of a wide range of Mechanical and Thermo-Processing equipment
  • Working at height and confined space will also be key tasks within this position
  • Will utilise other skills, competencies and qualifications for the benefit of the business

Where you'll work

Botany Road
Northfleet
Kent
DA11 9BG

Training

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

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • The learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate
  • In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate
  • Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4
  • The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Flexible
  • Willing to learn
  • Time Management
  • Enthusiastic
  • Practical Skills
  • Commitment
  • Confident and Respectful
  • Keen interest in Mechanics

Other requirements

• Able to work in hot and heavy industry • Able to work at height and in confined spaces • Natural awareness and approach to safety Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

About this employer

Britannia Refined Metals Limited, Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom is a leading refiner of lead, lead alloys and silver and has been refining lead and silver from crude lead shipped from Mount Isa Mines, Queensland, Australia since 1931.

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Company benefits

Performance related site bonus Pension Life assurance – 3 times pensionable salary On site gym Social club Private medical insurance

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for position as a Maintenance Craftsman

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

mandyrai@ips-international.com

01634298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333021.

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Closes in 19 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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