Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Assist an engineering workshop in all aspects of preventative and restorative maintenance. Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work. Use a variety of hand tools and machinery. Diagnose and fault find. Carry out machinery inspections. Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate. Assembling new products to specific designs. Support with on-site installation. General housekeeping.

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Training:

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group, at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

Training Outcome:

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the engineering industry with Neilson Hydraulics and Engineering Ltd.

Employer Description:

Neilson Hydraulics is a highly technical, innovative and forward-thinking company that offers a range of hydraulic products and components, built on over 30 years of expertise. They have a strong technical team that specialises in the design, build, manufacture, service, installation and commissioning of hydraulic systems and hydraulic power packs, from concept to completion. Neilson work with companies in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gas, injection moulding and marine to name but a few. The split of work would be approximately 60% workshop to 40% varying depending on business circumstances.

Working Hours :
8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday-Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm, Friday. Including one day spent at college on day-release.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Good attitude to work,Work under pressure