Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice
TRACEY CONCRETE STANTON LTD
ILKESTON (DE7 4QW)
Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
Posted on 1 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Tracey Concrete, a long‑established leader in precast and ready‑mix concrete manufacturing across the UK and Ireland, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice to join its growing team.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The apprenticeship wage is £8.00p/h
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm, with a 30 min lunch.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- 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
About the Role:
- As a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice at Tracey Concrete, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to maintain, repair, and improve our machinery and equipment
- This apprenticeship is designed to give you hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and valuable skills to build a successful career in engineering
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance:
Perform routine checks and scheduled maintenance on machinery to ensure everything runs efficiently and safely
Repairs:
Diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are met
Installation:
Assist in installing new equipment and ensuring it is set up correctly and operates efficiently
Troubleshooting:
Identify and resolve issues in production equipment quickly to prevent disruptions
Health & Safety:
Follow all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others
Learning & Development:
Take part in training and development opportunities, gaining new skills and knowledge to support your role and career growth
Where you'll work
LITTLEWELL LANE
STANTON BY DALE
ILKESTON
DE7 4QW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.
- 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.
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications.
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment.
- Replace, repair or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications,
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.
- Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle plant and equipment which may include instrumentation and control of temperature, pressure and flow systems to agreed specifications.
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on plant and equipment.
- Replace, repair or remove components in plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Calibrate and configure instrument and control systems.
- Install, assemble and dismantle wind turbine plant and equipment, which will include pitch systems, yaw systems, switchgear, control systems to agreed specifications.
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on wind turbine plant and equipment including mechanical drive systems.
- Replace, repair or remove components in wind turbine plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on integrated plant and equipment.
- Replace, repair and/or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Calibrate and configure integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electromechanical power and control systems.
- Replace, repair or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
- Safely and efficiently carry out routine and non-routine operating procedures on plant and equipment.
- Monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment.
- Handover and accept responsibility for plant and equipment.
- Evaluate and solve complex problems within energy conversion plant and systems.
- Rapidly and correctly respond to contingencies and abnormal conditions, to maintain energy conversion and production plant and equipment within operational parameters.
Training schedule
- Level 3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0154-v1-6
Embedded qualification to ensure all knowledge is provided (Diploma in Engineering Technology)
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at our Engineering and Electrical Centre – Ruddington. The facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Tracey Concrete is a long‑established and reputable manufacturer of precast and ready‑mix concrete products, serving customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1979, the company has grown from its early beginnings as a family‑run contracting and readymix business into one of the leading suppliers of precast drainage, tunnelling, agricultural, and infrastructure products in the region. With modern, computerised batching systems, advanced manufacturing processes, and an experienced workforce, Tracey Concrete consistently delivers high‑quality, British‑Standard‑certified products. Their in‑house quality team rigorously tests materials and finished goods to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance across all product lines.
As an employer, Tracey Concrete offers diverse roles across manufacturing, engineering, project management, operations, and safety, supported by strong leadership and ongoing investment in skills and technology. The company is recognised for its supportive culture, opportunities for progression, and its contribution to shaping essential infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
Company benefits
- Holiday Entitlement (Min 20 days + 8 bank holidays or 28 days)
- Employee benefits + parking
After this apprenticeship
- Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034449.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026