Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

KAB SEATING LIMITED

Northampton (NN3 8RS)

Closes in 24 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

To develop an engineering team member of the future through the completion of electromechanical training qualifications and the development of functional/technical skills in line with the engineering apprenticeship scheme, as well as assignments and work placements.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (half day Friday).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Locate and rectify faults on plant and equipment
  • Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
  • Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation
  • Prepare work areas to undertake work-related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work-related activities
  • Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
  • Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment
  • Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification
  • Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations

Where you'll work

Stone Circle Road
Round Spinney
Northampton
NN3 8RS

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

1 Day per week at the Northampton Booth Lane Campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Passion for engineering
  • Adaptable

Other requirements

Minimum +18 for insurance purposes.

About this employer

KAB Seating specialises in the manufacture and supply of durable suspension seating.

Our world leader status comes over 50 years of experience in seating design, development and manufacture

We supply seating to the following sectors - construction, agricultural, industrial and mining among others.

After this apprenticeship

This role is part of the company’s succession plan to develop and promote from within.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030059.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.