Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice
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Job Location:
Portsmouth - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SEPTEMBER 2026 START
Are you naturally curious about how machinery works and have a keen eye for detail
PETA Ltd is seeking a motivated Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice on behalf of our client EE Glass Ltd.
In this role youll develop the skills to maintain service and repair glass processing machinery and equipment to ensure it is safe and efficient to use. As well as carry out diagnostic testing to ensure all equipment operates safely efficiently and to the high-quality standards the company is known for.
Training to be provided:
As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with EE Glass you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
Your Level 3 programme will include a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA. A practical period of 42 Months and an overall duration 46 months.
About the role:
As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice you will be trained to become highly skilled in maintaining and improving the advanced machinery used in glass manufacturing. You will learn how to support new production setups carry out essential maintenance tasks and help ensure the delivery of highquality insulated glass products.
You will also be involved in repairing servicing and optimising a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment across the site. The Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice will include training on performing planned maintenance responding to equipment faults and contributing to continuous improvement activities to keep all production processes running safely efficiently and to precise performance standards.
As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice you will be trained to become highly skilled in maintaining and improving the advanced machinery used in glass manufacturing. You will learn how to support new production setups carry out essential maintenance tasks and help ensure the delivery of highquality insulated glass products.
You will also be involved in repairing servicing and optimising a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment across the site. The Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice will include training on performing planned maintenance responding to equipment faults and contributing to continuous improvement activities to keep all production processes running safely efficiently and to precise performance standards.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
- Locate diagnose and rectify faults on machinery and equipment. This may require dismantling components and re-assembly
- Plan and communicate with production management for machine availability
- Organise equipment and working area to carry out tasks efficiently and safely and to prevent longer periods than necessary of machinery downtime
- Comply with health safety and environmental regulations and the companys health and safety rules
- Assist the senior engineer and third-party contractors with installs
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow reporting procedures
- Monitor levels on stock parts
- Source and order stock parts
- Liaise with the suppliers of the machinery and equipment to help diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
- Read and interpret drawings specifications and manuals
Apprenticeship Progression:
For the right candidate a fulltime position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Our ideal Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice:
An apprenticeship is all about developing new knowledge skills and behaviours. Therefore to be considered for the role of Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering a practical mindset and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:
An apprenticeship is all about developing new knowledge skills and behaviours. Therefore to be considered for the role of Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering a practical mindset and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C English and maths (or equivalent).
- Can-do attitude
- Collaborative mindset
- Hands-on worker
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
About You
About Us
EE Glass is a familyowned insulated glass manufacturer with over 20 years of industry experience. The company specialises in producing highperformance double and tripleglazed units supported by advanced manufacturing technology and an inhouse toughening plant.
EE Glass has continued to grow steadily driven by a commitment to quality reliability and exceptional customer service. This longterm success reflects the dedication of the team and their focus on delivering energyefficient glazing solutions to customers across the South Coast.
EE Glass has continued to grow steadily driven by a commitment to quality reliability and exceptional customer service. This longterm success reflects the dedication of the team and their focus on delivering energyefficient glazing solutions to customers across the South Coast.
Company Benefits:
- Additional annual leave through length of service
- Bereavement pay of up to two days for an immediate family member
- Accredited Real Living Wage Foundation Employer
- Free Parking
- Free tea/coffee and filtered water facilities.
If you are keen to start a career asan Engineering MaintenanceApprentice click APPLY now!
Required Experience:
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