Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Marshalls PLC; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job description

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £18,346 + Benefits (Increasing annually)
Site Location: Marley Keele, Ridgehill Drive, Madeley Heath, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9LY
College Location: Newcastle & Stafford College, Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle, ST5 2GB

At Marley, we're raising the roof in the UK roofing industry! Join us on our mission to advance the roofing industry through next level designs, products, and manufacturing processes. With a century of know-how under our belt, we're the trusted partners for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals. We've joined forces with Marshalls plc, the UK's leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products - bringing two strong heritages together!

Our engineering experts are the powerhouses that keep our machines running smoothly. The teams specialise in maintenance, machining, fitting and installation and electrical and software development. We're committed to implementing best practices in care and maintenance, driven by the creation of innovative technical solutions. We're committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of our colleagues and we're now recruiting for an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to join our site engineering team at Keele.

So, what's the role about?

We are looking for our 2025 intake of Engineering Apprentices to shape the future of our Engineering function at Marley. This comprehensive 4-year apprenticeship offers a structured learning experience, delivered in partnership with Newcastle & Stafford College, and complemented by hands-on mentoring at our manufacturing site. You'll follow a personalised training plan, supported by both your dedicated mentor and your manager, gaining valuable practical experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll get to work alongside our skilled engineering team with the ultimate goal of becoming a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer.

Your first year will involve attending college 1 day per week and on-site 4 days per week, so you would need to make sure you can commute to both Keele site and Newcastle & Stafford College.

Ready to apply? Here's what you'll need:

1. Minimum of 16 years of age
2. Minimum education of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and Science
3. You'll need a strong work ethic and a keen interest in the world of engineering and manufacturing
4. The ability to work in a team as well as on your own
5. It would be beneficial if you had your own method of transport due to the location of the site

In return, we will provide you with full support along your 4-year Apprentice journey, progressing you towards becoming a fully qualified Maintenance Engineer with a permanent job following a successful apprenticeship.
Benefits include:

• 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Company uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls' products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Well-being Centre
• Share purchase scheme (Minimum age of 18 required for this benefit)
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

More about Marshalls

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Application Timeline:

• Closing Date: Applications must be received by Tuesday, 6th May 2025.
• Telephone Interviews: Successful applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview during May 2025.
• On-Site Interviews: If successful in the telephone interview stage, you will be invited for an on-site interview in either June or July 2025.
• Offer of Employment: Successful candidates will receive an offer of employment by the end of July 2025, with a planned start date in September 2025.