Apprentice Maintenance Engineer - London

Amrctraining; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to undertake a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance apprenticeship. You will perform planned maintenance and mechanical repairs, while working in an industrial environment that prioritizes safety. Candidates must possess GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above. This apprenticeship includes hands-on experience alongside structured study at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, focusing on both technical skills and practical application.

Qualifications

• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions effectively.
• Keen on mastering new techniques and hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance.
• Perform mechanical repairs, including welding.
• Diagnose faults using electrical drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Precision work

Education

GCSE English language C/4 or above

GCSE Maths C/4 or above

Job description

E.ON UK Limited are looking for an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to complete a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance apprenticeship. The candidate will work in an engineering environment, learning to maintain and repair complex systems while ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Role & responsibilities:

• Conducting planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Performing mechanical repairs, including welding and fabrication
• Diagnosing faults using electrical drawings and testing equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and efficiency

This role is hands‑on, so the candidate will need to be ready to work in an industrial environment. Strict adherence to PPE requirements is essential.

Skills required:

• Attention to detail and a focus on safety
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions
• Keen eye for precision work

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn
• Technically minded, with good hand skills and the patience to master new techniques
• Team‑oriented with the confidence to work independently when required

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent on site, learning on the job.

You’ll be based in London during your apprenticeship after completion of your initial study block in Sheffield.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

You must apply to this job via E.ON UK's website, in addition to the AMRC Training Centre application system.

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.