Apprentice Maintenance Engineering Technician

GLENAIR UK LIMITED

Nottinghamshire (NG18 5BY)

Closes on Monday 22 June 2026

Posted on 27 March 2026

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Summary

The Apprentice Maintenance Engineering Technician will receive comprehensive training and mentorship in order to be responsible for the effective routine machine maintenance/ servicing and breakdowns within the Machine shop.

Wage

£22,609 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 June 2026

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

  • The technician will be required to repair & service CNC and manual machine tools
  • To repair, where possible, any machine breakdowns in order to return the machine to production
  • To carry out annual services and other planned preventative maintenance operations
  • To assist with subcontract engineers to ensure prompt service & repair of machine tools and equipment

Duties to include: 

  • Maintain a high standard of work at all times
  • Undertake services on CNC equipment to Industry / manufaturers standard procedures
  • Carry out machine geometry and alignment
  • Carry out maintenance and PPM’s
  • Conduct CNC Machine breakdown analysis and repair
  • Support office staff with technical information and spare part identification
  • Ensure lock off systems are in place and used correctly
  • Effectively manage any additional workload
  • To carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of Department/Manufacturing Production Control Manager
  • To advise the management team re machine repair status, cost of repairs and fit for purpose of all machinery
  • To actively participate in the company’s CSIP program
  • To comply with all other company policies and procedures

Where you'll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

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

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 Maintenance and operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete English and maths
    Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)
  • Science (grade 4/C or above)

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

Other requirements

  • You must be able to travel to Chesterfield College (S41 7NG) one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship

About this employer

Glenair UK has provided interconnect innovation into the military aerospace sector for over 40 years. We have solutions waiting for you in stock and a team of industry leading product specialists dedicated to solving your interconnect design requirements.

https://www.glenair.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Pension plan - Healthcare scheme - 32 days annual leave (including statutory days) - Monthly bonus scheme - Long service awards - Apprentice Mentor for all apprentices

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential for full time employment for the right candidate/ progression to a higher 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 VAC2000023695.

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Closes on Monday 22 June 2026