Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
ERCOL FURNITURE LIMITED
Buckinghamshire (HP27 9PX)
Closes in 22 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
Posted on 31 July 2025
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Summary
Assist the maintenance team in the upkeep, repair, and improvement of factory equipment and infrastructure Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and support with routine servicing. Support planned preventative maintenance across our production areas. Respond to business breakdown issues. Take part in improvement projects.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
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£21K to £27k per annum. Dependant on age.
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday 07:30 - 13:30 as part of the Flexible working Pattern.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 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
- Join our Maintenance team in an exciting opportunity to learn and become a part of the smooth running of our business
- If you're mechanically minded, good with your hands, or curious how things work, this is a brilliant step into a maintenance career
- Work with experienced engineers, gain experience with CNC machinery, automated systems, and traditional tools machinery
- Learn contribute to continuous improvement, and gain exposure to environmental management and H&S standards
Where you'll work
Summerleys Road
Prices Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Qualifications included:
- Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Company Training Plan & Assessment
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (workplace) - Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Time Management
- Positive attitude
- Motivated
- Interest in Engineering
Other requirements
Some repairs can be in cramped, and dusty environments.
About this employer
ercol is a British design-led furniture manufacturer with over 100 years of craftsmanship and innovation. We take pride in creating timeless pieces from sustainably sourced materials, combining traditional skills with modern technology. Our headquarters in Princes Risborough houses an award-winning factory that blends state-of-the-art engineering with classic woodworking equipment—a rare environment where heritage meets the future.
After this apprenticeship
- Internal Promotion. ercol looks to promote from within.
Salary - There is significant potential for a stepped salary increase following the completion of the apprenticeship
- Advanced Training
Specialist Roles in a Unique Environment - Ercol blends traditional & modern techniques
- Gain skills that are highly valued in the industry
- Stability & Growth. ercol’s commitment to sustainability and continuous innovation means they’re future-proofing tradition Apprentices are key to this strategy
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334762.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
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