Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich

Summary

The University of Greenwich (Hawke Building) is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Maintenance Operations Technician Apprentice to work with the Senior Technician to help construct and modify solids handling test rigs, as well as provide general maintenance and technical support associated with a busy environment.

Wage

£11,778 a year

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

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

Duties will include:

Construction and assembly of laboratory rigs and instrumentation within the Wolfson Centre for consultancy, research and teaching activities
To support users of the test rigs and instrumentation with repair, troubleshooting and advice on modification
To maintain, carry out fault diagnosis and repair a wide range of equipment within the laboratory areas, ensuring compliance to safety guidance is maintained to ensure legal compliance
To ensure the security and house-keeping of the laboratory areas are maintained to standards to ensure compliance with statutory and local safety expectations
To manufacture artefacts and test specimens for teaching, research and consultancy using machine tools, hand tools, welding and cutting equipment
To inform the Centre’s Support Manager of requirements for consumable materials and components for the construction of test rigs and apparatus and to advise the manager of suitable suppliers where necessary
To develop a basic knowledge of software used within the school
To use email and to identify consumable and replacement parts as appropriate
To operate access equipment and materials handling plant including forklift trucks, overhead cranes, scissor lifts and light commercial vehicles for the collection and distribution of materials as required within the school
To facilitate statutory inspections of pressure equipment and lifting gear and also engage with risk assessments and inspections relating to HSAWA, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fixed
Electrical Installations, PAT etc. to ensure compliance
To carry out other duties as requested by the centre's management
Liaise with external organisations as appropriate, especially suppliers of equipment and materials and subcontract manufacturers
Contribute to a cross-functional team working with other FES Department staff
Liaise with FES Department staff as required
Continuously improve your own knowledge and maintain your own continuous professional development (CPD) to fill gaps in the skills base required
Maintain good timekeeping and manage your own time to ensure work project schedules are met
Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring the technical support needs of the centre, both current and future, are met

Where you'll work

Hawke Building, University of Greenwich
Medway Campus
Chatham Maritime
Chatham
ME4 4TB

Training

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

College or training organisation

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Your training plan

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification

More training information

During the first year of the apprenticeship, you will be studying at college and will be paid for this
After the first year, you will transition to working full-time and attend college one day a week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Key interest in Engineering
Reliable
Willing to learn

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

https://www.inspire-ata.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time employment for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Katie Munn

Katie@inspire-ata.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320667.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents