Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who want to genuinely invest in your future? Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their friendly, highly skilled team at their Sheffield site.

Wage

• £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay will be reviewed regularly.

Training course

• Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

• 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday-Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm, Friday. Including one day spent at college on day-release.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

• Monday 17 August 2026

Duration

• 3 years 6 months

Positions available

• 1

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 Engineering Maintenance Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist an engineering workshop in all aspects of preventative and restorative maintenance.
• Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work.
• Use a variety of hand tools and machinery.
• Diagnose and fault find.
• Carry out machinery inspections.
• Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate.
• Assembling new products to specific designs.
• Support with on-site installation.
• General housekeeping.

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Where you'll work

5 SANDERSON STREET
SHEFFIELD
S9 2UA

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

Training provider

• RNN GROUP

Training course

• Engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
• working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
• undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
• carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
• dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
• completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
• restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
• read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems
• assemble and disassemble aerospace mechanical components, sub-assemblies and whole systems (new and in service) as required measure and mark out of materials to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
• precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• use mechanical and or electrical/electronic measuring and or test equipment used on aircraft assemblies and systems
• apply assembly techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, welding and bonding techniques)
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
• contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
• assemble, disassemble and install aerospace components, sub-assemblies and whole systems (new and in service) as required such as wiring looms, anti-icing systems, electrical connectors, avionic units and using specified methods and procedures
• set up and use a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools, rigs and equipment, using approved methods and procedures
• install lighting, power supplies, engine control and instrumentation systems
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment and systems and making adjustment/rectification where applicable
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aerospace assemblies
• apply correct locking and securing methods and techniques (mechanical fasteners, locking and electrical bonding techniques)
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
• install and connect pipe-work systems and aerospace assemblies
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies and systems
• undertake aircraft flight-line handling and operations
• carry out testing and diagnostic activities on components, sub – assemblies or whole systems, making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
• maintain power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors
• use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly
• carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
• identify and install mechanical fasteners
• use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
• assemble, repair and replace pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
• inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies