Maintenance Apprentice

Garnalex

Derbyshire (DE56 2JJ)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2025


Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company in the aluminium extrusion and manufacturing sector as their new maintenance apprentice. The role will involve working as part of the inhouse maintenance team to provide maintenance, repair and machine upgrades.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay will be dependent on age and previous experience. Regular pay reviews throughout apprenticeship

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 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

  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Hydraulics maintenance
  • Fault finding
  • Breakdowns
  • Machine upgrades

Where you'll work

Firs Works
Heage Firs
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 2JJ

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the MOET L3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Formed in early 2018 by Roger Hartshorn, who after 40 years experience in the fenestration industry saw the opening for a modern UK based aluminium extruder. Trade extrusions are produced on our state-of-the-art SMS HYBREX aluminium press and delivered using our own logistics fleet, for consistent deliveries from known drivers. We've invested over £15 million to-date in ensuring our service and quality is second to none. Designed and refurbished to the highest standards, our 100,000 sq ft factory, based in Derbyshire is the most modern aluminium facility in the UK. Our attention to detail enables us to offer the most reliable, consistent service possible.

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

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336693.

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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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