Apprentice Installation and Maintenance Engineer

ZARAFA GROUP LTD

Lincs (NG31 7GS)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 September 2026

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Summary

Become a Working at Heights Specialist Engineering Technician with Zarafa Group. You'll work on iconic buildings across the UK, helping install, maintain and inspect specialist access systems. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering, problem solving and working outdoors as part of a professional team.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

18 + £11p/h

21+ £13p/h

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
08:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday, when at the Zarafa offices in Grantham. On-site times include early starts and late finishes. The role requires a willingness to travel and work/stay away from home.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance work on rooftops across our UK portfolio.
  • Install Building Maintenance Units (BMUs), monorails, davit systems and fall protection systems.
  • Assist with inspection, servicing and maintenance work.
  • Learn electrical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance techniques.
  • Learn to read engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Support commissioning and testing activities.
  • Complete training and competency assessments as part of your engineering development plan.
  • Work under a lead engineer and mentor to build your skills.

Where you'll work

Zarafa Height Solutions
Hanbury Avenue
Grantham
Lincs
NG31 7GS

Training

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

Training provider

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications,
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle plant and equipment which may include instrumentation and control of temperature, pressure and flow systems to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Calibrate and configure instrument and control systems.
  • Install, assemble and dismantle wind turbine plant and equipment, which will include pitch systems, yaw systems, switchgear, control systems to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on wind turbine plant and equipment including mechanical drive systems.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in wind turbine plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on integrated plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair and/or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Calibrate and configure integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electromechanical power and control systems.
  • Replace, repair or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Safely and efficiently carry out routine and non-routine operating procedures on plant and equipment.
  • Monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment.
  • Handover and accept responsibility for plant and equipment.
  • Evaluate and solve complex problems within energy conversion plant and systems.
  • Rapidly and correctly respond to contingencies and abnormal conditions, to maintain energy conversion and production plant and equipment within operational parameters.

Training schedule

  • Meet the occupational standards for our industry sector.
  • Intermediate apprenticeship: Maintenance and operations engineering technician.
  • Attend block release at college.
  • You will be assessed in the workplace and create a portfolio of competence.
  • Individual internal training and development plan.

More training information

  • You will receive comprehensive training in working at heights
  • You will have opportunities to work at a range of client sites on various installations.
  • You will have a dedicated mentor and learning and development manager.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

City & Guilds L2 Electrical Maintenance in:

Electrical Maintenance (grade Pass)

NVQ L2 in Operations Maintenance in:

Engineering - Electrical (grade Pass)

NVQ L2 Accessing Operations - PSAE in:

L2 Accessing Operations - PSAE (grade Pass)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good work ethic
  • Ability to work in a team or
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

We are looking to interview in Grantham on 22/9, with second interviews on 28/9.

You may be suitable if you:

  • Enjoy practical hands-on work.
  • Like finding solutions to problems.
  • Are interested in engineering and construction.
  • Enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable working at height (no known fear of heights).
  • Can work well as part of a team.
  • Are willing to travel nationally.

About this employer

Zarafa Group has been providing solutions for facade access and safe work at height for over 40 years. The group specialises in suspended access and fall protection services to high-rise buildings and structures across the UK. We are proud to have been involved in thousands of projects across the country, covering a huge variety of structures. Recent projects include innovative access solutions to the Walkie Talkie and Cheesegrater buildings in London, Wembley Stadium, Crossrail, and the new Forth Crossing.

https://www.zarafagroup.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Private health care
  • Pension contribution
  • Structured apprenticeship programme
  • Dedicated mentor
  • Industry-recognised qualifications
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Company uniform and PPE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to work on landmark UK projects
  • Long-term career progression

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We have a structured progression route for apprentices, once they have completed and achieved. Your progress is continually reviewed, and opportunities are explained at your annual review.

Many of our senior engineers and managers started their careers as apprentices. Upon successful completion, you may progress into roles including:

  • Maintenance Engineer.
  • Installation Engineer.
  • Lead Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZARAFA GROUP LTD

joanne Sismore

joanne.sismore@zarafagroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051769.

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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm)