Engineering Apprentice
Job Posting 🔧 Engineering Apprentice – Kickstart Your Career in Mechanical Maintenance! 📍 Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 🎓 Training Provider: Eastern Education Group, Chatteris 📅 Start Date: January 2027 📘 What You'll Be Studying: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Level 3) Are you passionate about engineering and eager to learn hands-on mechanical skills?
We’re looking for a motivated Engineering Apprentice to join our team and begin an exciting journey toward becoming a skilled Maintenance Engineer. About the Role As an Engineering Apprentice, you’ll undertake a structured training programme combining academic study with practical, on-the-job experience.
Under the guidance of an experienced Mentor, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to support our engineering department and grow into a future leader in maintenance.
Key Responsibilities Carry out basic repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and pipes Perform preventative maintenance tasks Complete checklists and maintenance records Learn and assist with more complex mechanical tasks Maintain a clean and safe working environment Use hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, drills, grinders) and test equipment Understand engineering science and technology principles Prioritise safety and identify workplace hazards Use basic computer software (Word, Excel) Read and interpret engineering and technical drawings What We’re Looking For Essential: GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) or A Levels Basic computer literacy ) Interest in manufacturing and maintenance Desirable: Exposure to mechanical or engineering environments Your Apprenticeship Journey Year 1: 2 days per week at Eastern Education Group College in Chatteris, 3 days per week on-site in Huntingdon Years 2 & 3: 1 day per week at college, 4 days per week on-site Career Path Opportunities Entry-Level Maintenance Engineer ⬇️ Multiskilled Engineer ⬇️ Maintenance Team Leader ⬇️ Maintenance Engineering Manager Equal Opportunity Employer Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.
We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Our purpose is to provide solutions to global water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. As a world leader in solutions, we build healthier and more sustainable cities, with smarter and more efficient agriculture and infrastructure, improving the quality of life around the world. EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is the second largest division within Aliaxis based on revenue and size.
We are a customer focused, innovative provider of safe and sustainable solutions for our customers’ needs in building, infrastructure, and industry segments. Our manufacturing, supply-chain and distribution centers reach across Europe, they also provide services and support to the Middle East and Africa to fulfill customer expectations.
Aliaxis EMEA is the company behind the iconic and trusted brands such as Nicoll, Jimten, Friatec and FIP, as well as many others.
