Engineering Operative Apprentice

H+H UK LIMITED

Goole (DN14 0BA)

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2026


Summary

H+H UK Ltd is looking towards the future, and searching for the best talent to develop and grow with the business. We offer an exciting opportunity for Engineering Apprentices to join and work alongside an experienced, supportive team and industry professionals. The apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience.

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

As an apprentice at H+H UK Ltd, you will develop a variety of skills by gaining hands-on experience in different areas of the business. You will gain a Level 3 Engineering Qualification, with a chance to secure a permanent position and the opportunity to progress further and complete an advanced apprenticeship subject to business requirements and your performance during the programme.

As our Engineering Apprentice, we’ll help you to become qualified so you can:  

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance 
  • Provide maintenance of equipment 
  • Modify, test, and inspect condition-based monitoring and fault finding with our systems 
  • Help improve systems on our sites where required 
  • Work on technology which monitors and controls all aspects of processes and their performance across the site 
  • Carry out risk assessments and method statements to ensure activities are always completed in a safe manner  

In addition:  

  • 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
  • Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment

Where you'll work

Heck and Pollington Lane
Goole
DN14 0BA

Training

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

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
  • Day release
  • You will undertake the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Level 3 standard
  • Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
  • You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
  • You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 4 (grade English)
  • 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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college which will mean having access to your own transport. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

About this employer

At H+H, we are proud to be the leading manufacturer of aircrete products in the UK. Our journey began in 1949, and over the past 75 years, we have continuously evolved and innovated, becoming a trusted name in the construction industry. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable building materials that contribute to better homes and communities.

https://www.hhcelcon.co.uk/news/pride-pollington (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

This is the potentially the start of great career in engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Stacey Stubbs

stacey.stubbs@dncolleges.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037142.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)