Maintenance Apprentice

Pirelli & C. SPA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer in Carlisle is seeking two Electrical Engineering Apprentices. Successful candidates will embark on a structured 4-year apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance. The role requires candidates to possess 5 GCSE grades 4-9, including Mathematics and a Science. The starting salary for the first year is £16,720, and applicants must submit a covering letter and CV. Employee benefits include generous holiday, a pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with linked life insurance

Service related payment

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will undertake a full-time technical course in the first year.
• Candidates must demonstrate practical skills and ability.
• No current government funding for education.

Responsibilities

• Join the maintenance team as Electrical Engineering Apprentices.
• Attend a structured in-house training program.
• Achieve Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance.

Skills

Practical skills

Ability to learn

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSE grades 4-9 including Mathematics and a Science

Job description

Electrical Engineering Apprentice Recruitment

COULD PIRELLI BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU?

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking to recruit two bright, enthusiastic individuals to join the maintenance team as Electrical Engineering Apprentices based at the Carlisle site. The successful candidates will spend their first year on a full-time basic technical course. The remainder of the 4-year modern apprenticeship will combine a structured in-house training programme incorporating day-release studies. This will lead to a Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance. The apprenticeship will commence in September 2026 and the successful candidate will be expected to attain or already possess 5 GCSE grades 4-9 including Mathematics and a Science at grades 4-9. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate evidence of practical skills and ability. Applicants must not be in receipt of government funding for current learning (this includes any other Department for Education funded further/higher education programme including programmes funded by a student loan).

Apprenticeship Standard Title : Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (STO154)

Duration of Apprenticeship : 48 Months (course approx. 42 months)

Starting Salary (first year) : £16,720 per annum (£8.00 per hour)

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week

Applications must be made via the careers website with a covering letter and CV.

In accordance with the Pirelli Group commitment to Equal Opportunities, applications from under-represented groups in the workforce are positively encouraged.

Closing date for applications : 20th February 2026.

Other key dates: Applicants must be available on a Saturday 16th March 2026 to undertake an aptitude test at Pirelli Carlisle. The shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend assessment activities including a presentation and interview week commencing 6th April 2026.

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service related payment
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)