Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

Summary

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

Wage

£14,918.80 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. Shifts to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

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.

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
1 day per week at the Northampton College Booth Lane Campus for up to 36 months

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

Problem solving skills
Adaptable

About this company

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. On the basis of this extensive experience together with state of the art technology and manufacturing techniques, KAB Seating has also developed a range of Office chairs. These are suitable for general office and 24 hour working environments. KAB Seating has developed a worldwide distribution network. It also has subsidiaries in Sweden, Belgium, Australia, China and North America.

After this apprenticeship

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

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