Apprentice Electro-Mechanical (Multiskilled) Technician

BREEDON GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Derby (DE73 8LB)

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

Posted on 13 February 2026

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Summary

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Did childhood hobbies see you taking things apart and putting them together? Are you often curious about how things are made and why things work? If so, perhaps electro-mechanical engineering is your career call.

Wage

£21,258 a year

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• Pension • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top • Share Saver Scheme • Life Assurance • Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Start and finish times to be confirmed. Monday to Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • As an apprentice, you’ll support the vital need to uphold quarry and cement site production
  • You’ll be dismantling, examining, replacing, and reassembling mechanical and electrical systems and components
  • Servicing and maintaining equipment
  • Working on yellow machinery to equipment that deals with dust; there will be lots to learn

Where you'll work

Cloud Hill, Stocking Lane
Breedon-On-The-Hill
Derby
DE73 8LB

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

You will attend college in either Loughborough or Derby which will be on a day release basis for 3 years. The choice of college will be dependent on where you live.


As an electro-mechanical multiskilled apprentice, you will be studying to become a multi skilled engineer, you will also complete your electrical wiring regulations qualification – 18th Edition.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade 4-9)
  • Any (grade 4-9)
  • Any (grade 4-9)
  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 6/B)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. Our GB division comprises fully-integrated aggregates and downstream products businesses throughout the UK . We supply aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete & mortar and concrete blocks, together with a range of specialist building products including clay bricks and tiles, other clay products, decorative aggregates and Welsh slate, which are sold throughout the UK and Ireland.

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

After this apprenticeship

There are opportunities to not only become a qualified maintenance technician, but also progress into area and management roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015563.

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Closes in 8 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.