Description Apprentice Technician The apprentices will work as part of an established engineering team focussed upon operating & maintenance critical essential and non-essential systems. The apprentice will work across the following scopes: Attendance at an external Apprentice training venue on a weekly basis 1-day/wk. Maintain, improve and repair mechanical and/or electrical systems & assets. Collaborate with supervisor/s to undertake fault finding exercises across engineering systems & assets. Undertake surveys and investigations under the supervision of others. Completion of quarterly training reports. Provide technical presentations on set topics and subjects quarterly. Undertake health & safety training to IOSH – Operating Safely. Maintain continuity of work and information between colleagues. Attendance at original equipment manufacturer system training schedule. Completion of Level 3 City & Guilds training Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship there will be an opportunity to collaborate with trained personnel covering most of the plant listed above. How 'hands on' you get depends on your level of competency. You will be managed by a Team Leader and mentored by a Senior Technician depending on what site you are working from. In addition, the relevant teams (dependant on site) will make sure you have the support you need. Their job is to ensure that your training fits your personal requirements, offers the skills needed for the job and satisfies national standards. They will also be there to help you through any challenging times. Standard working day is 08:00 - 16:00, this depends on site, but it will be a 35-hour week and will include 1 day attending college each week. Please note that the training provider is based in Dagenham and that you will attend the providers site 1 day a week. Therefore, for years 1 & 3 of your apprenticeship you will be based in Debden for 4 days per week and Dagenham for the remaining 1 days of that week. Likewise in years 2 & 4 you will be based in Threadneedle Street for 4 days per week with the remaining day in Dagenham. Person Description – Apprentice Technician Minimum 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (old grade C) or above, to include English, Mathematics one Science. You will need to show that you are committed, and aware of your responsibilities to both yourself and the company who would employ you. You will also need to be happy to work as both part of a team and individually and be able to use your own initiative. Must be able to collaborate closely with a mentor and assist in daily activities. Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are rewarding. There are 2 apprenticeships available: Electrical or Mechanical. Please state your preference on your application. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application. Salary and Benefits Information Starting salary will be £25,250 pa, increased annually depending on performance and meeting academic key stages. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below: Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time. A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice. The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis. The Application Process Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It’s therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process. Recruitment Process Due to the Banks anonymised recruitment process, the Recruiting manager cannot see your CV When you initially apply you will be asked several questions, these questions are internally called sifting questions. You are expected to fill these in. The more information you put in the better chance you have of going to the next stage. Assessment, we invite selected candidates from the first phase (application questions) to Debden for an AM or PM assessment. This consists of an hour-long multiple-choice mathematics paper, a walk around the facility and finally a one-to-one interview with a panel to discuss your CV and about yourself. The whole assessment will last between 2-3 hours. Second interview, from the assessment if you are successful, you will be invited back for a second interview to give a 10-minute presentation on Building Services and a more in-depth interview. This role closes on the 9th June 2025 with assessments starting w/c 26th June 2025. Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.