Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Russell Roof Tiles are excited to open the opportunity for a new Maintenance Apprentice to join our skilled team in Burton on Trent.

During your apprenticeship you will gain practical real-world experience within maintenance across all disciplines of engineering including;

Machine operation Mechanical fitting Basic electrical maintenance Basic robotic optimisation Basic fabrication Welding Automation

You will be working in a newly upgraded, cutting-edge facility assisting our team to maintain and optimise automated heavy industrial plant and equipment.

What a typical day could look like for you:

Adherence to the highest of standards in Health and Safety Assist in the delivery of producing high quality products Assist in the delivery of production capacity and efficiencies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Learn maintenance techniques and practices by conducting planned preventative maintenance with our team Assist with optimisation of automated equipment Assist production staff with breaks, holiday cover and machine operation Acting in a professional manner always, with a ‘want’ to drive beneficial results

Training:

Engineering Maintenance Technician - Dual Discipline Level 3.

You will spend 4 days each week in the workplace and 1 day each week training at Derby College's Roundhouse Campus.

Training Outcome:

Russell Roof Tiles strive to promote and foster hard working, talented and dedicated employees. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a full-time position within the maintenance department.

Previous employees starting as Maintenance Apprentices have found their careers progress on through the years to the following roles:

Production Operator Maintenance Engineer Production Supervisor Trainee Maintenance Manager Maintenance Manager

Employer Description:

Russell Roof Tiles are a major UK concrete roof tile and UPVC and concrete fittings manufacturer headquartered in Burton on Trent. With manufacturing facilities across both England and Scotland Russell Roof Tiles strive to push the boundaries of excellence in product quality, service and design innovation with a team 160+ strong across its 3 major sites.

Our latest innovation has recently landed in 2025 in the form of Bute3, a cross cambered triple format interlocking tile which has brought an £18.5m investment to its Burton on Trent site - Bringing machine manufacturers and engineers from Germany, Sweden and Denmark to collaborate on a state of the art, cutting edge plant. This has gone hand in hand with upgraded facilities for its employees and an increase in jobs brought to the local community.

The pioneering firm has also boosted its support for good causes and local communities. Finishing 2025 by raising a total of £60,448.16 for its community fund Give4Good, which supports local and international organisations, chosen by its staff and close to its three sites.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday - 6am to 4pm Friday - 6am to 2pm 2x 20 minute breaks You may be required to work evenings, nights or at weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Punctual,Interest in Engineering