Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Wage: £15,795 a year
Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30- 16:30 with a daily 30-minute lunch break for the first year. Potentially moving to Alternating Double Day Shift in the second year (6am- 2pm, 2pm- 10pm)
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity, working on a variety of projects whilst learning about Machine Tools and Casting Equipment, as well as gaining a full qualification and having a guaranteed full-time job as a Maintenance Engineer after 4 years.

Wage £15,795 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30- 16:30 with a daily 30-minute lunch break for the first year. Potentially moving to Alternating Double Day Shift in the second year (6am- 2pm, 2pm- 10pm) 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

The Engineering and Maintenance Apprentice supports the Engineering Team in all electrical and mechanical works within the field of Cast Nylon manufacturing.

The first year of the apprenticeship will allow the Apprentice to gain knowledge and experience across all areas of the business as they will participate in a rotation of various key departments within the organisation.

The second year of the apprenticeship will then focus solely on Engineering and Maintenance and the development of the duties as listed below:

Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department To develop the skills to manage a project from concept/design through to build and implementation into the business To develop an understanding of the functional principles of the equipment/machinery within the business

Where you'll work

480 Thurmaston BoulevardLeicesterLE4 9LN

Training

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

Training schedule

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard You will attend Leicester College, Abbey Park Campus, one day per week

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C or 4 equivalent)maths (grade Grade C or 4 equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental

About this employer

Nylacast is a leading manufacturer of low-weight, low-friction polymers components, using mechanical engineering principles, and offer award winning solutions for safety critical applications

http://www.nylacast.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual Leave Entitlement 28 days (20 days personal holidays + 8 Bank Holidays)

After this apprenticeship

Full time Maintenance Engineer