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Apprentice Installation and Maintenance Engineer

Zarafa Group LTD · Grantham · posted 7 September 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026
Positions
2

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  • Electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance work on rooftops across our UK portfolio.
  • Install Building Maintenance Units (BMUs), monorails, davit systems and fall protection systems.
  • Assist with inspection, servicing and maintenance work.
  • Learn electrical fault-finding and mechanical maintenance techniques.
  • Learn to read engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Support commissioning and testing activities.
  • Complete training and competency assessments as part of your engineering development plan.
  • Work under a lead engineer and mentor to build your skills.

Your training

  • Meet the occupational standards for our industry sector.
  • Intermediate apprenticeship: Maintenance and operations engineering technician.
  • Attend block release at college.
  • You will be assessed in the workplace and create a portfolio of competence.
  • Individual internal training and development plan.

Where it leads

We have a structured progression route for apprentices, once they have completed and achieved. Your progress is continually reviewed, and opportunities are explained at your annual review.

Many of our senior engineers and managers started their careers as apprentices. Upon successful completion, you may progress into roles including:

  • Maintenance Engineer.
  • Installation Engineer.
  • Lead Engineer.

About Zarafa Group LTD

Zarafa Group has been providing solutions for facade access and safe work at height for over 40 years. The group specialises in suspended access and fall protection services to high-rise buildings and structures across the UK. We are proud to have been involved in thousands of projects across the country, covering a huge variety of structures. Recent projects include innovative access solutions to the Walkie Talkie and Cheesegrater buildings in London, Wembley Stadium, Crossrail, and the new Forth Crossing.

Things to consider

We are looking to interview in Grantham on 22/9, with second interviews on 28/9.

You may be suitable if you:

  • Enjoy practical hands-on work.
  • Like finding solutions to problems.
  • Are interested in engineering and construction.
  • Enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable working at height (no known fear of heights).
  • Can work well as part of a team.
  • Are willing to travel nationally.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeGood work ethicAbility to work in a team orReliablePunctualWillingness to learn

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4) — essential
  • BTEC Engineering (grade Pass) — desired
  • City & Guilds L2 Electrical Maintenance Electrical Maintenance (grade Pass) — desired
  • NVQ L2 in Operations Maintenance Engineering - Electrical (grade Pass) — desired
  • NVQ L2 Accessing Operations - PSAE L2 Accessing Operations - PSAE (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Zarafa Height Solutions, Hanbury Avenue, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 7GS

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