Workshop Apprentice Technician
MVIS Ltd
TANSLEY (DE4 5ND)
Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026
Posted on 12 March 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Workshop Apprentice Technician,you’ll help build,service and support company and customer assets, including ITS equipment, LED panels, battery systems and trailers. Working with skilled technicians, you’ll develop mechanical, electrical and problem‑solving skills, with full training and industry-recognised development provided.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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4 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
Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Technical Support
- Assist in the assembly, maintenance and repair of company and customer equipment
- Carry out cleaning, inspection and preparation of units before delivery
- Learn to diagnose faults and support troubleshooting activities for mechanical, electrical, and IT-related issues
- Support LED panel repairs and testing under supervision
- Help maintain accurate records of work completed and issues raised
- Assist with battery checks, electrical safety checks and routine servicing tasks
- Ensure the workshop is kept clean, tidy, and safe always
On‑Site Support & Operations
- Accompany senior technicians on site visits to maintain, repair, or help deploy ITS equipment
- Learn safe loading and unloading of units and correct yard organisation
- Follow Department of Transport rules and safe operating procedures
- Participate in FORS-related training (e.g., Counter Terrorism, Safety e‑Learning)
- Conduct basic vehicle checks and report defects when supporting fleet operations
- Health, safety & compliance
- Follow all company policies, including Health & Safety, Quality and
- Environmental standards (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001)
- Learn correct use of spill kits, WEEE disposal processes, and environmental responsibilities
- Understand and follow COSHH guidance
- Always practice operational safety and security
Other Duties
Due to the nature and size of the company, you may occasionally be required to perform additional tasks to support operations.
Where you'll work
UNIT 628
BROOKFIELD WAY
BROOKFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
TANSLEY
DE4 5ND
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
Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
- Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
- Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
- Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
- Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
- Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
- Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
- Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
- Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
- Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
- Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
- Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
- Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
- Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
- Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
- Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
- Reinstate the work area.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
- Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
- Record information.
- Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
- Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
- Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace electrical parts.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
- Electrical and control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
- Electrical and mechanical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
- Electrical and mechanical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
- Electrical and mechanical. Select, check, and use electrical and mechanical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
- Electrical and mechanical. Use electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
- Electrical and mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
- Electrical and mechanical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
- Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
- Electrical and mechanical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
- Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
- Electrical and mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
- Electrical and mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
- Electrical and mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
- Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
- Electrical and mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
- Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
- Electrical and mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
- Electrical and mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
- Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
- Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
- Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
- Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
- Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
- Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
- Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
- Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
- Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
- Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
- Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
- Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
- Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
- Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
- Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
- Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
- Reinstate the work area.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
- Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
- Record information.
- Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
- Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
- Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Training schedule
You will be required to attend either our Chesterfield or Derby Campus on a day release basis for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Practical, hands on approach
- Willingness to learn
- Able to follow instructions
- Awareness of Health & Safety
Other requirements
Essential:
- Basic experience using hand tools (formal or informal)
- Willingness to undertake training in:
- Manual handling
- First aid
- CSCS (if required)
Personal Style / Characteristics
- Reliable, punctual and committed
- Willing to learn and take direction
- Methodical, organised and flexible
- Good listener and communicator
- Team player with a positive approach
- Open‑minded and proactive
About this employer
MVIS (Mobile Visual Information Systems) is a leading UK provider of portable, solar‑powered Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Their products include Variable Message Signs (VMS), CCTV, ANPR, and smart radar sensors, all used to support road safety, event management, and traffic flow across the UK.
Founded in 2012 and based in Matlock, Derbyshire, MVIS is known for reliable, environmentally friendly technology and strong support for customers nationwide.
What MVIS Looks for in Apprentices
Based on the nature of MVIS’s work and their focus on innovation and reliability, strong apprentice candidates will typically have:
✔ A practical, hands‑on mindset
Comfort with tools, equipment, and working outdoors on real‑world installations.
✔ Interest in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering
Their systems combine all three areas, especially solar‑powered and digital technology.
✔ Problem‑solving ability
Much of the work involves diagnosing faults and finding safe, effective solutions.
✔ Attention to detail and safety awareness
Their equipment supports road and event safety, so precision is essential.
✔ Willingness to learn and adapt
MVIS constantly develops new ITS solutions and expects apprentices to grow with the technology. [directory....dustry.com]
✔ Good communication and teamwork
Field service work means interacting with colleagues, clients, and site teams.
After this apprenticeship
You will be considered for a full-time permanent position upon successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
John Sheldon
sheldonj@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500681
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018661.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026