GWS Technical Engineering Apprenticeship - Kings Lynn/Norfolk

CBRE GWS LIMITED

King's Lynn (PE30 1AB)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

To undertake an apprenticeship as an engineering technician leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation through a structured training program of academic study and site related work-based learning to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the requirements of CBRE Global Workplace Solutions.

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

3

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

  • To complete a four-year programme of training to be conducted within the assigned Business Unit’s engineering team at client locations, supplemented with academic study
  • Attendance at technical college for 42 weeks year one foundation PEO based framework combined with day release leading to recognised NVQ qualifications
  • Achieve professional Engineering Technician (EngTech) registration on completion of NVQ qualification
  • To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects and documenting work that has been undertaken and the skills learned
  • Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace
  • To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of tools and associated workshop machine tools
  • Learn to understand and interpret engineering drawings
  • To develop the skills to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance from written and verbal instructions and drawings within an assigned trade
  • To be able to demonstrate skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team
  • To undertake tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the business unit
  • To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and client locations
  • To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner always in line with CBRE RISE values

Where you'll work

2 California Yard
King's Lynn
PE30 1AB

Training

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

Training provider

PETERBOROUGH SKILLS LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

CBRE is the world’s leader in commercial real estate services. We advise property owners, investors and occupiers on every aspect of their property strategies and assist them in the development, buying, selling, financing, leasing, valuing and management of their assets. Globally we employ over 100,000 employees across 500 global offices. Global Workplace Solutions is one of CBRE’s biggest and fastest growing business units. We assist building occupiers throughout the life cycle of their buildings, from planning and acquisition, through design and construction, operation, adaptation and final disposal. GWS is redefining workplace because we believe every place of work can be a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, safety and brand – the workplace enables business results whether work happens in an office, retail, laboratory, manufacturing plant, data centre, public building or critical environment.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

For apprentices who work hard and show commitment to their studies and the organisation, the option to progress on to level 4 Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or other career suitable training will be available.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PETERBOROUGH SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016779.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 9 March 2026)

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