Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice

SWORD ENGINEERING LTD

SHREWSBURY (SY4 5BA)

Closes on Thursday 28 May 2026

Posted on 22 April 2026

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Summary

Working under the supervision of highly skilled engineers, you'll be involved with various aspects of the business to build up skills, knowledge and experience. From design, manufacture, installation and maintenance, you'll build up skills to progress your journey with the company.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. 37.5 hours a week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 5 June 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • Shadow and support engineers to manufacture various recycling plant machinery for our customer base
  • Support with installation on-site for customers
  • Work with engineers to service and maintain customer equipment
  • Working on balers, conveyors, and mechanical drives, motors, gearboxes and industrial hydraulics under guidance
  • Support customers with breakdown diagnosis and repairs

Where you'll work

ASTON ROAD BUSINESS PARK
ASTON ROAD
WEM
SHREWSBURY
SY4 5BA

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
  • Working with mentors in the workplace
  • 2 Days of day release at Telford College
  • Regular assessor support

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade C / 4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

You'll need to be able to travel to Telford College for 2 days per week.

About this employer

With over 60 years combined experience we are
proud of our fast growing customer base and
approved supplier status for many well-known
companies in our field. Working predominately with
major waste management companies and local
authorities our highly skilled management team and
service engineers work in partnership with our
customers to ensure projects are completed within
the agreed timescales and to the highest standards

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the business for a full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Chris Field

chris.field@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642326

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027811.

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Closes on Thursday 28 May 2026