Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprentice

INTERFISH LTD

PLYMOUTH (PL4 0RW)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 July 2025

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Summary

​The Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprenticeship is a Level 3 program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to maintain and operate plant and equipment across various industries, including energy, utilities, and manufacturing. The apprenticeship typically spans 36 to 45 months.

Wage

£14,526.20 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 7:00am- 3:30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 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

  • Planned maintenance
  • Daily system checks
  • Assist on breakdowns/machinery repairs
  • Looking after refrigeration systems/water treatment
  • Plants and fishmeal processing plant

Where you'll work

PO BOX 34
WALLSEND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CATTEDOWN ROAD
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0RW

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

The apprentice will train at work and at City College Plymouth, trainng at City College Plymouth will take place 1 day a week, with the rest of the hours completed with the Employer (Interfish)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

Interfish is a leading fish processing company based in Plymouth, specialising in both primary and secondary processing. With a strong commitment to quality and sustainability.

After this apprenticeship

  • On successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will hold a full level 3 standard in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
  • If you are successful within your role, you will have the chance to develop within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329020.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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