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
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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.
- Wage
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£25,396.80 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 16 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
- 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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