Apprentice Service Technician
ANAERGIA LIMITED
Recruiting nationally
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 March 2026
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Summary
The role of Apprentice Technician within Anaergia offers an exciting and hands-on opportunity to begin a career in the renewable energy sector. As an apprentice, you will gain practical experience working with innovative technologies that transform organic waste into valuable biogas and fertiliser, contributing to a more sustainable future.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
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Holiday pay – this will be pro-rated depending on the hours you work per week.
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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A normal day may be 8am-5pm, but some days may run over, depending on the job. These hours will be given back on another day.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- 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
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Hands-on installation and commissioning of electrical components and systems, including motor drives, 3-phase and DC systems. Fully competent at using primary and secondary test equipment.
- Carry out diagnostics and problem-solving for electrical and instrument systems.
- Assist the remote software engineer with configuration and fault diagnosis on PLC systems.
- Maintain plant equipment for clients such as pumps, mixers, motors, electrical and control systems/SCADA, heat exchangers, gas storage, sensors, alarms, valves, safety systems etc.
- Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets, including pumps, gearboxes, valves etc.
- Carry out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment.
- Undertake measures to improve the plant reliability, efficiency and performance, always in a safe and efficient manner.
Where you'll work
On multiple sites across the UK. Accommodation and subsistence will be provided if working away.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician.
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1426-v1-0
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Attendance at the Lincoln (LN6) office is required, where you will be collected by a member of the Service Team. Please note that this may necessitate an early start, occasionally as early as 0500hrs. Alternatively, if you hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, you may travel directly to the designated plant or office location to meet the team. As part of the role, occasionally you may be required to stay away from home, for example if the team are working on a 4 day job in Devon. Accommodation and subsistence will be provided for you during this time at no extra expense to yourself. Please ensure you are happy with this.
About this employer
Anaergia is a global leader in anaerobic digestion and organics recovery, recognised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) for its innovative waste-to-energy solutions. Anaergia specialises in anaerobic digestion (AD), organics recovery, and waste conversion. The company provides end-to-end solutions for converting various waste streams, including agricultural, food, and municipal solid waste (MSW), into renewable energy, high-quality fertiliser, and recycled water. Anaergia also offers services ranging from equipment supply to full project design, financing, construction, and plant operation. Anaergia has been active in the UK for over a decade, with 13 anaerobic digestion plants installed by the end of 2020. The company provides engineering, service, and maintenance support for AD plants, including installation of organics recovery systems, digestate separators, mixers, and specialised pump systems. This is the team you would be working with. Anaergia also focuses on upgrading underperforming facilities to improve efficiency and profitability for clients.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing their apprenticeship, individuals can look forward to a range of promising career prospects within the renewable energy sector. Successful Apprentice Technicians often progress into full-time roles such as Plant Technician, Maintenance Engineer, or Process Operator, with opportunities to specialise in areas like plant optimisation or environmental compliance. Typically, Plant Technicians can expect to earn between £25,000 and £32,000 per annum. Maintenance Engineers in this sector often command salaries ranging from £30,000 to £40,000, while Process Operators usually earn between £22,000 and £30,000 per year. Higher earnings may be possible with additional qualifications, experience, or supervisory responsibilities, especially in larger facilities or those employing advanced technology. With further experience and continued professional development, there is potential to advance into supervisory or managerial positions, or to explore roles in project management and technical consultancy. For managerial positions within anaerobic digestion, such as Plant Manager or Operations Manager, salaries generally range from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum, with the potential to exceed this in senior or multi-site roles. Project Managers overseeing new facility construction or upgrades can typically expect earnings between £45,000 and £65,000, depending on project scale and complexity. Technical consultants specialising in anaerobic digestion may command an annual package from £45,000 up to £75,000, reflecting their expertise and industry demand. The growing emphasis on sustainable energy ensures that skilled professionals in this field will remain in high demand, both in the UK and internationally.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022829.
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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)