Maintenance Engineer Apprentice
F V S LTD
ROCHDALE (OL16 3RY)
Closes on Wednesday 15 October 2025
Posted on 2 September 2025
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Summary
Kickstart your engineering career with FVS! As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you’ll learn how to install, service, and maintain sprinkler systems and associated equipment while working towards a Level 3 MOET Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£7.55 Per Hour
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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· Monday to Friday
· 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with 30-minutes lunch)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 16 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you’ll be trained to support the installation, repair, and servicing of fire sprinkler systems and related equipment. Working alongside experienced engineers, your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding and working in line with our Vision, Values, and Strategy
- Following the company Quality Management System at all times
- Supporting cross-functional activities within the team
- Working to instructions provided by the Site Foreman or Team Leader
- Actively seeking knowledge while on site through listening and asking questions
- Learning all aspects of installation, service, and maintenance of sprinkler controls and ancillary equipment
- Learning how to install, repair, and modify sprinkler systems
- Building positive working relationships with staff, clients, and team members
- Adhering to Health and Safety requirements at all times
- Taking responsibility for your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Being proactive in personal development, completing achievement records, and demonstrating continual improvement
- Attending college (if applicable) and completing all modules on time and to a high standard
This is an excellent opportunity to gain advanced skills in maintenance engineering with strong future prospects.
Where you'll work
BROOM ST
NEWHEY
ROCHDALE
OL16 3RY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
- Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training provided by Rochdale Training via workplace visits and off-the-job learning
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Ability to follow instructions
- Reliable and hardworking
- Eager to learn
- Professional attitude
Other requirements
· This role involves physical work in different environments (indoors and outdoors) · Travel to client sites will be required (with company transport provided) · Must wear PPE at all times and adhere to strict health and safety rules This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.
About this employer
FVS Ltd is a specialist provider of fire protection and sprinkler systems, delivering installation, servicing, and maintenance across the UK. Based in Newhey, Rochdale, we pride ourselves on quality, safety, and teamwork. We are committed to training and developing apprentices, giving them the skills and qualifications needed for a long-term career in engineering and fire safety.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity to progress further within FVS as a qualified Maintenance Engineer
- Potential to move into supervisory or specialist roles within engineering and fire protection
- Long-term employment with career development opportunities
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339973.
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Closes on Wednesday 15 October 2025
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