Engineering Apprentice

ROCHE PRODUCTS LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

This four year apprenticeship combines college-based learning with on-the-job training. You will attend a local college, learning the fundamentals of engineering whilst working with our engineering experts in Hospitals, focusing on the necessary skills to prepare you for the role. 

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  Competitive salary with annual review.

• Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: This is a field-based role, with approximately four days per week spent working within your assigned territory. Your College studies will also be located within the designated region. (1 day per week) Monday to Friday

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 10 August 2026

• Duration:

  4 years

• Positions available:

  3

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

• You will learn many skills, such as diagnosing faults with the equipment and implementing solutions
• Alongside this you  will develop all the capabilities required to deliver best in class service
• You will get the opportunity to visit our head office and state-of-the-art training facilities in West Sussex to undertake Technical training under the guidance of our Certified Trainers
• Following a successful apprenticeship you will have gained a recognised Level 3 engineering qualification and the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within our expert engineering team, where a suitable role is available

Where you'll work

We offer three positions, each based in a specific region of the United Kingdom: Cheshire, North Lincolnshire, and Hampshire.

Training

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

Training provider

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

At least five GCSEs including Maths and English (grade (grades 9–4))

A Level in:

in any subject (grade N/a)

Other in:

A full driving licence (grade evidence of ongoing learning)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

A full driving licence (evidence of ongoing learning is acceptable)
This role is open to applicants residing within a 20-mile radius of one of the following locations: Cheshire (Chester) and Hampshire (Portsmouth)  

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK. 

About this employer

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. We believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

https://www.roche.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

This programme offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary with annual review, annual bonus, access to the Roche Total Benefit Fund, pension scheme, and a company car.

After this apprenticeship

• Following a successful apprenticeship you will have gained a recognised Level III engineering qualification and the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within our expert engineering team, where a suitable role is available

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHE PRODUCTS LTD

Márta Plochmann-Rónyai

marta.plochmann-ronyai@roche.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015895.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

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