Engineering Apprentice (Maintenance) – Kickstart your career with hands-on engineering Love figuring out how things work? If you’re the kind of person who enjoys fixing, building, and problem-solving, this is your chance to learn a trade for real — on real equipment, alongside experienced engineers, while working towards a Dual Level 3 engineering qualification. At Lucideon, our scientists solve real world material science problems – including aerospace, construction and pharmaceuticals – and our engineering team play a vital role in keeping those critical processes and analytical equipment running across our UK sites. What you’ll be doing (and learning) As part of the Engineering team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in: Mechanical & electrical fault-finding – learning how to diagnose issues and put them right Planned preventative maintenance (with supervision at first) on business-critical equipment Reactive maintenance support when things unexpectedly go wrong Understanding the building-wide systems and infrastructure that keep equipment operating safely and reliably Developing core engineering skills across: electrical, PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical maintenance Communicating clearly with colleagues so everyone understands what’s being worked on and when Why this apprenticeship is a great start You won’t just be “watching and learning” — you’ll be building confidence through real tasks and real responsibility, with support around you. You’ll learn how to: Work safely and understand how your work impacts others Take ownership of tasks as your skills grow Understand the systems behind a wide variety of specialist equipment Help maximise equipment uptime and availability — a vital part of successful delivery See how engineering supports the wider business and service offering Training & qualification You’ll study for a Level 3 Dual Maintenance Engineering qualification with the Stoke-on-Trent College, starting September 2026, combining academic learning with practical experience: 80% on-site at Lucideon – getting stuck into real projects 20% off-the-job learning – university study and independent development including face to face delivery with lectures and workshops Supported by a structured training programme and university partnership Completion over 48 months plus an End Point Assessment (EPA) with an external assessor Qualifications You’ll need: Level 2 Engineering Qualification 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English Who we’re looking for You don’t need years of experience — we’ll teach you. What matters most is your attitude. You’ll be a great fit if you’re: Curious and practical — you like getting hands-on A problem-solver — you enjoy working out what’s caused an issue Reliable and keen to learn from experienced engineers Safety-minded and happy to follow safe working practices Comfortable communicating with different teams Your impact Your work will help keep essential equipment running safely and reliably — which means you’ll be making a genuine difference from day one. Ready to apply? If you want a career where you learn a recognised qualification, build real skills, and work on interesting equipment with a supportive team — apply now to start your engineering journey. Should you be shortlisted, you will be invited to an Apprentice Assessment Day on Monday 29 June 2026, onsite in Stone, Staffordshire. Apply now and take your first step with Lucideon.