Maintenance & Operations Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Peterlee is seeking multiple Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician apprentices. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training in various engineering disciplines, alongside full-time academic study at Hartlepool College. Successful candidates will work towards qualifications while gaining experience on-site. Ideal for candidates with strong GCSE results. This position provides excellent progression opportunities and a competitive salary structure informed by performance.

Benefits

Caterpillar pension

Employee discount app

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Share scheme

Life assurance

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English, Maths, and Science.
• Alternatively, 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above plus Level 2 PEO.
• GCSE in Engineering-related subject is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices will study full-time at Hartlepool College in the first year.
• Subsequent years to focus on workplace training with day release to college.
• Support from line manager, technical mentor, and Learning & Development team.

Skills

GCSEs in Maths

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Science

Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

A-Level in Engineering or Science subject

Job description

A global engineering firm in Peterlee is seeking multiple Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician apprentices. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training in various engineering disciplines, alongside full-time academic study at Hartlepool College. Successful candidates will work towards qualifications while gaining experience on-site. Ideal for candidates with strong GCSE results. This position provides excellent progression opportunities and a competitive salary structure informed by performance.