Maintenance Apprentice

What we offer:

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The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

Kickstart your engineering career with support, training and real opportunities to grow

Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy practical tasks and want to build confidence in engineering?
Join us as a Maintenance Technician Apprentice and work towards your Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with City of Wolverhampton College.

This apprenticeship is designed to help you learn at your own pace while gaining hands‑on experience. You’ll be supported by a friendly and knowledgeable engineering team who will help you build your skills, step by step in a real industrial environment.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds especially if you’ve never worked in engineering before but are excited to learn.

Assessment day will be held in May 2026

Salary: £21,364.20 per annum, but will be paid weekly

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a supportive team and gradually take on responsibilities such as:

• Helping with planned maintenance on our recycling machinery
• Working alongside experienced engineers to understand faults and fix breakdowns
• Carrying out basic mechanical or electrical tasks while developing your confidence
• Learning how to read technical drawings and follow clear maintenance instructions
• Using tools and equipment safely, with full training provided
• Recording work accurately using our systems
• Asking questions, learning new techniques and building your engineering knowledge day by day

Training & Development

We’ll support you throughout your apprenticeship to help you succeed. You will:

• Complete your Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Attend college/training sessions with other learners
• Build skills in mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled maintenance
• Gain recognised engineering qualifications
• Be guided by supportive mentors who will help you grow your confidence and capabilities

About You

You don’t need previous engineering experience, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in engineering
• Enjoys learning new skills and being part of a team
• Pays attention to detail and asks questions when unsure
• Communicates well and works positively with others
• Is reliable, safety‑aware and open to feedback
• Has basic IT skills
• Must be 18 or older
• Holds a UK driving licence
• Is in a commutable distance to Wolverhampton College and Darlaston

If you’re looking for a career where you can learn, progress and be supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you. 

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.