Apprentice Maintenance Technician
Assisting our engineers with tasks including fitting out new machines, maintaining & servicing equipment at customer premises. The role includes electrical duties, such as assisting the building of control panels, circuits and wiring. The apprentice will be taught how to trouble shoot faults and make necessary repairs.
Role
- Assist Senior Engineers: Work directly alongside experienced maintenance engineers to learn practical skills in machine manufacturing and servicing
- Equipment Inspection & Testing: Learn to inspect, test, and ensure the safety and functionality of vacuum lifting equipment
- Repairs & Circuit Assembly: Assemble mechanical parts and electrical/pneumatic circuits, and carry out repairs for integration into company machinery
- On-Site Customer Servicing: Travel to client facilities to conduct routine servicing, maintenance, and equipment inspections
- Documentation & Reporting: Complete detailed check sheets and generate accurate inspection reports for completed work
- Hands-On Technical Support: Apply practical hand-tool skills and a mechanical/electrical aptitude to daily manufacturing and maintenance tasks
Training
Engineering Maintenance Technician - single discipline Level 3.
The apprenticeship training will take place at the Sheffield Colleges Advanced Technology Centre campus and be delivered on a day release.
On successful completion of apprenticeship there is the possibility of full-time employment.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 24th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 28th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
About the Employer
KILNER VACUUMATION CO LTD
Kilner Vacuumation Company was incorporated in 1964, the first UK company established specifically to develop and manufacture Vacuum Lifting Equipment. In the early 1960s the term 'Vacuum Lifting' was little known, practical applications had only come into being in the late 1950s. Born from overhead crane manufacturing, Kilner Vacuumation rapidly introduced vacuum lifting technology in to the UK steel industry. Having demonstrated the multiple benefits of using vacuum lifting equipment for metal plate and sheet, demand from many other industries followed. In 1970 Kilner Vacuumation acquired land for a new purpose built factory and with the rush for North Sea oil and gas, provided the steel industry with the necessary equipment to service the rolling mills. During the 1980s and 90s we developed products for many industries and contributed to many key projects. Our dedication to Safety, Reliability & Innovation has earned us a sound reputation worldwide for our products. In 2015 and beyond we continue to provide solutions to new challenges and benefits for both new customers and old.
Our products are working in Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eire, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Sweden, Turkey, USA, Venezuela .