Apprentice Maintenance Engineer - Beenham
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £15,746 + Benefits (Increasing annually)Site Location: Marley, Grange Lane, Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5PU
College Location: HETA, 3 Ram Boulevard, Scunthorpe, DN15 8QW (Residential)
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 Beenham.
Click here for more info on our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme!
So, what’s the role about?We're seeking ambitious individuals for our 2025 intake of Engineering Apprentices. This exciting 4-year programme, delivered in partnership with HETA in Scunthorpe (DN15 8QW), offers a structured and comprehensive learning experience.
Year 1 at HETA (DE15 5QW)
Your journey begins with a dedicated year of training at HETA's state-of-the-art facility in Scunthorpe. We'll fully support your transition, covering your accommodation and travel costs between your home and the training centre. You'll attend college five days a week, with all travel to and from college provided.This immersive experience will lay the essential groundwork for your engineering career. We’re looking for candidates who can commit to relocating to Scunthorpe for this crucial first academic year.
Years 2-4 at Marley, Beenham (RG7 5PU)
From your second year, you'll transition to our site in Beenham, where you'll apply your newly acquired skills in a real-world environment. You'll follow a personalised training plan, guided by a dedicated mentor and your manager. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, working alongside our experienced engineering team and gaining exposure to various roles within the division.Your day-to-day work will contribute to our busy engineering department, with the ultimate goal of developing you into a skilled Maintenance Engineer.
Due to the site's location and the requirement to travel to Scunthorpe for the first year of training, candidates must have their own transport.
Ready to apply? Here's what you'll need:
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- Be able to relocate to Scunthorpe for the first academic year
- Minimum education of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and Science
- You’ll need a strong work ethic and a keen interest in the world of engineering and manufacturing
- The ability to work in a team as well as on your own
- A full UK driving licence with own transport
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
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
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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.