Apprentice Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician

Summary

This is a great opportunity to follow a pathway to a fulfilling and rewarding career . You will be guided through your apprenticeship, on site and by experienced training staff at your training provider right up to the point of completion of your End Point assessment.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay increments throughout the apprenticeship will be discussed on an individual basis according to progression of knowledge, skills, and behaviors. All rules for legal increases due to age and minimum wage will be adhered to.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday day shift 08.00 - 16.00. Following training, you may work shifts or overtime as required.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Practical skills
Fluid power
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Mechanical maintenance
Engineering maths
Problem solving skills
Health and Safety
Electrical and Mechanical maintenance and improvements
Carry out set-out improvements
Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities and remedial work
Breakdown response and troubleshooting

Where you’ll work

Coatham Avenue
Aycliffe Business Park
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 6DB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NC GROUP LTD

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

The training will take place in the first year on site at NC Group Ltd Academy, which is located approx. half a mile from Ricor Northeast. The first year will be full time at the academy, and year two through completion will be based on a timetable of day release at the academy plus training in role at Ricor Northeast.

More training information

NC Group Ltd is a private training provider specializing in engineering and manufacturing, helping employers bridge skills gaps and professionally upskill staff members, both existing and new. The training will be delivered by vastly experienced staff that have recently been awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

On commencement of the apprenticeship, apprentices will be automatically enrolled in an employee assist program that gives access to mental health support, wellbeing support, and physical health support to aid them if required throughout their time with us.

This support is 100% confidential. A year 1 timetable will be given and who the area specialists are for each subject. A rigorous enrolment will be conducted that will be used to support apprentices where necessary during their program if any further assistance is required. NC Group Ltd also carries out a lot of work in the community with our apprentices, including charity work, skills competitions, and supporting local schools, among many other things that give apprentices a rich pastoral side to their apprenticeship journey.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)
Maths (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

Other in:

Engineering (grade pass or above)
Engineering (grade pass or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Use of measuring equipment
Knowledge of technical drawing

Other requirements

This role is predominantly indoors and comes with a great deal of responsibility; ultimately, the apprentice will become key in ensuring: 1Keeping production down time to a minimum 2 Maximising of machinery efficiency (OEE)

About this company

Ricor Global Limited continues to evolve as a major international player in the automotive industry and beyond. Supplying a wide range of both OEM and Tier one customers, our expertise is in the supply of metal stampings, tube manipulation and welded assemblies throughout the vehicle structure. With seven facilities in the UK, Poland and Slovakia and an office and tooling facilities in China and supplying products globally, Ricor has an established international footprint which is well situated to support its customers on a worldwide basis. The next phase of our development will see expansion in Europe and in North America. We are very proud of our business and the dedicated contribution from each and every employee. It is our willingness to go the extra mile with customers and find the optimal technical and commercial solution which is the cornerstone of success.

https://www.ricor.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Ricor Northeast invests heavily in their employee development, and possibilities are available to progress learning to a HNC or HND following your apprenticeship end.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Apprentice Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Manager
Facilities Manager

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