Apprentice Plant Maintenance Engineer (Level 3)
SWIETELSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD · Babbage Way, Worksop, S80 1UJ
- Salary
- £16,495.40 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 35 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm (35 hours per week). Where required, an 8:00am start may be accommodated. Overtime may be available depending on age and business needs, in line with Working Time Regulations.
- Positions
- 2
About the role
Start your engineering career with Swietelsky as a Level 3 Apprentice Plant Maintenance Engineer. Gain hands-on experience maintaining plant and machinery while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · C/4 or above · Essential
- GCSE · Maths · C/4 or above · Essential
Benefits
<ul> <li>Annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory progress.</li> <li>Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers.<br>Industry-recognised Level 3 engineering qualification.</li> <li>Hands-on experience within the rail engineering industry.</li> <li>Company-provided PPE and all necessary equipment.</li> <li>Opportunity to secure a permanent role and progress within the business on successful completion of the apprenticeship.</li> </ul>
Things to consider
<ul> <li>You must be comfortable working in an industrial engineering environment.</li> <li>The role involves standing, lifting, bending and working with tools and machinery.</li> <li>You will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.</li> <li>You must be able to travel to Worksop Traincare Depot and attend all apprenticeship training and reviews.</li> <li>A strong commitment to health and safety and completing the full apprenticeship programme is essential.</li> </ul>
About SWIETELSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
SWIETELSKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD is a leading engineering and infrastructure business, delivering specialist construction, maintenance and renewal services across the UK rail network. With a strong commitment to safety, quality and innovation, the company invests in developing future engineering talent through high-quality apprenticeships, providing hands-on experience, expert mentoring and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3
Vacancy reference: 2000045564 · Posted 4 Aug 2026