SEPTEMBER 2026 START
Are you naturally curious about how machinery works and have a keen eye for detail?
PETA Ltd is seeking a motivated Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice on behalf of our client, EE Glass Ltd.
In this role, you’ll develop the skills to maintain, service, and repair glass processing machinery and equipment to ensure it is safe and efficient to use. As well as carry out diagnostic testing to ensure all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and to the high-quality standards the company is known for.
Training to be provided:
As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with EE Glass, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA. A practical period of 42 Months and an overall duration 46 months.
About the role:
As an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will be trained to become highly skilled in maintaining and improving the advanced machinery used in glass manufacturing. You will learn how to support new production setups, carry out essential maintenance tasks, and help ensure the delivery of high‑quality insulated glass products.
You will also be involved in repairing, servicing, and optimising a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment across the site. The Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice will include training on performing planned maintenance, responding to equipment faults, and contributing to continuous improvement activities to keep all production processes running safely, efficiently, and to precise performance standards.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
- Locate, diagnose and rectify faults on machinery and equipment. This may require dismantling components and re-assembly
- Plan and communicate with production management for machine availability
- Organise equipment and working area to carry out tasks efficiently and safely and to prevent longer periods than necessary of machinery downtime
- Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations and the company’s health and safety rules
- Assist the senior engineer and third-party contractors with installs
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow reporting procedures
- Monitor levels on stock parts
- Source and order stock parts
- Liaise with the suppliers of the machinery and equipment to help diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications and manuals
Apprenticeship Progression:
For the right candidate, a full‑time position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Our ideal Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice:
An apprenticeship is all about developing new knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Therefore, to be considered for the role of Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering, a practical mindset, and a strong willingness to learn and grow within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C English and maths (or equivalent).
- Can-do attitude
- Collaborative mindset
- Hands-on worker
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills