Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

We’re looking for an Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our growing team. This is an ideal role for someone at the start of their technical journey who wants to gain real-world experience across both electrical and mechanical systems.

Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours: Full-time - Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00). 40 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 1 September 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

• Assisting with the assembly and installation of electro-mechanical equipment
• Supporting fault-finding and diagnostics under supervision
• Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and component replacement
• Helping with electrical wiring and mechanical fitting
• Testing and inspecting equipment after repairs or build
• Keeping accurate records of work completed
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workspace

Where you'll work

E-SERVICE (EUROPE) LTD
UNIT 4
TRAVELLERS CLOSE
WELHAM GREEN NORTH MYMMS
AL9 7JL

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

Training provider

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

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
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems
• Select and use the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft apply human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
• Use mechanical and electrical measuring and or test equipment while carrying out aircraft maintenance activities
• Carry out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis e.g. electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging
• Use ground support equipment
• Identify, control, repair and prevent damage, fatigue and corrosion of aircraft components
• 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 role configuration activities/requirements
• Prepare and maintain the aircraft maintenance programme
• Apply Human Factors in aviation – developing attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
• Maintain relationships between the aircraft operator and the aircraft maintenance organisation recognising the regulatory responsibilities of both parties
• Use relevant computer software, information systems and documentation necessary to carry out the role
• Use asset and inventory management systems within a continuing airworthiness environment
• Several options are available through the apprenticeship depending on the context of the organisation, whether in civil or military aviation, rotary or fixed wing aircraft, in continuing airworthiness management or aircraft maintenance and repair organisations.
• Apply the principles and methods used to implement aviation safety management systems
• Apply reliability monitoring and analysis of aircraft and their systems
• Apply compliance monitoring and quality auditing of the organisation and aircraft work with other personnel internal and external to the organisation, providing good customer service
• Apply fleet planning, maintenance scheduling and aircraft on the ground (AOG) requirements
• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels
• Use hand, power and machine tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove, maintain and overhaul components, sub-assemblies and whole systems in a maritime environment.
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as terminations, connectors, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on maritime vessels.
• Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable.
• Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove and overhaul components, sub-assemblies and whole systems in a maritime environment
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on board ships and submarines.
• Undertake the testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems on board ships and submarines and making adjustments where applicable.
• Undertake planned and corrective maintenance activities on components, equipment and systems.
• Use hand and mechanical tools, jigs and test equipment safely in the Maritime Industry.
• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels.
• Carry out fabrication and construction processes through precision measuring and marking out.
• Use hand tools / machinery to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove and overhaul components in a maritime environment.
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on maritime vessels.
• Undertake planned and corrective repair activities on structures, components and equipment.
• Measure and mark out to enable the fabrication of pipework using a variety of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) and processes (to include taking wire templates and jigs, setting to boards etc).
• Wire templates and jigs, setting to boards etc).
• Use hand and machine tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Fabricate, install and repair pipe systems in a maritime environment.
• Apply assembly and installation techniques (such as brazing, welding, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, jointing materials and methods) on Maritime vessels.
• Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on pipework systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable.
• Undertake planned, corrective maintenance and survey activities on pipework components and systems.
• Select and set up the correct tooling and work holding devices
• Select and use a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
• Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment
• Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment