Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Mechanical)

ECOBAT RESOURCES UK LIMITED

Matlock (DE4 2LP)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2025


Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our Ecobat team in Darley Dale who wants to develop a rewarding career in the mechanical engineering field. You will work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Maintenance Engineering Technician course, combining on-the-job training with college-based learning.

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration

3 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

  • Assisting with the maintenance and repair of heavy plant equipment
  • Learning to use tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Supporting planned maintenance and breakdown response
  • Working as part of a skilled engineering team to uphold health and safety standards

Where you'll work

Darley Dale Smelter
South Darley
Matlock
DE4 2LP

Training

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

Training provider

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • Science (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

-A genuine interest in mechanical engineering -Commitment to learning and developing a long-term career in engineering -Must be aged 18 or over in line with the Control of Lead at Work regulations

About this employer

Ecobat Resources is a leader in the responsible recycling and production of resources essential to modern life. We are the world’s largest producer of lead and lead alloys used in energy storage solutions and a range of other industrial and commercial applications. We use the best technology and a highly trained workforce to ensure the lead acid batteries we recycle do not harm the environment, employees, or the communities in which we work

http://www.ecobat.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days annual holiday, plus statutory holidays Annual and Quarterly Company Bonus Schemes (eligibility after 6 months employment) Excellent Pension Scheme Life Insurance after 6 months service (subject to joining the stakeholder pension)

After this apprenticeship

Following apprenticeship, completion of HNC Engineering. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ECOBAT RESOURCES UK LIMITED

Emily Stubbs

HR.UK@ecobat.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335406.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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