Summary
Swarm Group is working with Thurne-Middleby Ltd in their search for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operation Engineer Technician apprentice. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in engineering and aiming for career progression.
Wage
£18,049.20 a year
The salary for this post is reviewed at 6 monthly intervals.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Core working hours will be 39 hours from 7.00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Friday working hours will be from 7.00am to 2:30pm.
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 June 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Assemble/fit components guided by technical drawings
* Populate panel components guided by technical drawings, and e-drawing instructions within defined time limits
* Wire machines completely to a high standard
* Repair, maintain, and test equipment and machinery if needed remove/repair components to return its operational condition
* Assist in improving methods and productivity
* Adhere to Health and Safety standards as set out in regulations and by the company
Where you’ll work
Gresham House Pinetrees Business Park
Salhouse Road
Norwich
NR7 9BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information
Training will be with Swarm REAGIT. The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician. Apprentices will spend 20 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT in Norwich from September 2025. After these initial 20 weeks, the apprentice will attend the site 1 day per week for 72 weeks to complete the developing knowledge element of the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* An interest in engineering
* Punctual and Reliable
* Enthusiasm to learn