Engineering Apprentice (Maintenance)

As part of the Engineering team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:

Mechanical & electrical fault-finding - learning how to diagnose issues and put them right Planned preventative maintenance (with supervision at first) on business-critical equipment Reactive maintenance support when things unexpectedly go wrong Understanding the building-wide systems and infrastructure that keep equipment operating safely and reliably Developing core engineering skills across electrical, PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical maintenance Communicating clearly with colleagues so everyone understands what’s being worked on and when

Training:

You’ll study for a Level 3 Dual Maintenance Engineering qualification with the Stoke-on-Trent College, starting September 2026, combining academic learning with practical experience:

80% on-site at Lucideon - getting stuck into real projects 20% off-the-job learning - study and independent development including face to face delivery with lectures and workshops Supported by a structured training programme and college partnership Completion over 48-months plus an End Point Assessment (EPA) with an external assessor

Training Outcome:

Once qualified, you will become an Engineer with Lucideon.

Employer Description:

Here at Lucideon we are passionate about making the world a materially better place. And that’s exactly what we strive to do, day in day out, using our capabilities, expertise, and technologies in materials science and testing, to solve problems and provide innovative solutions. Our society rightly demands ever more environmentally-focused application of resources and energy; our vision is to be the world’s number one trusted materials science partner, providing unrivalled technical expertise to enable, enhance, and accelerate our customers’ activities… and to satisfy those demands.

We are materials magicians. Our range of activities is fascinating and diverse. We make damaged nuclear reactors secure. We ensure medicines stay safe. We reduce our customers’ energy consumption and monitor their CO2 emissions. We keep aircraft engines turning. We test the world’s most iconic buildings…even making sure the roof of Wembley Stadium doesn’t collapse! We make sure replacement hip joints stand the test of time. We improve toothpaste and shampoo. We even have some of our products on Mars. And that’s just a few examples. There is never a dull day at Lucideon!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.15pm with 1 hour's lunch (one day a week spent at college - day TBC)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Curiosity