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Engineering Maintenance Apprentice (CNC & Woodworking Machinery)

Felder UK LTD · Milton Keynes · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£26,500 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026
Positions
1

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Felder Group, one of the world's leading woodworking machinery manufacturers, is looking for an ambitious Apprentice Service Engineer to join our expert team. This is your chance to earn a great salary while learning how to maintain, repair, and install cutting-edge machinery used across the woodworking industry. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gain valuable qualifications, and develop technical skills that can lead to a long-term engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing As part of our Service Department, you'll learn how to:

  • Repair and maintain machinery
  • Dismantle, repair, and rebuild mechanical components
  • Work on gears, bearings, belts, motors, and spindles
  • Carry out planned maintenance on industry-leading equipment Develop electrical engineering skills
  • Learn safe electrical isolation procedures
  • Diagnose faults on sensors, motors, switches, and control systems
  • Read and understand electrical diagrams and schematics
  • Assist with electrical repairs and component replacement
  • Work with pneumatic systems
  • Repair and maintain compressed air systems
  • Replace air lines, regulators, filters, and cylinders
  • Troubleshoot faults affecting machine performance
  • Become a skilled problem solver
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns
  • Help minimise downtime for customers
  • Use modern diagnostic tools and engineering techniques

What We're Looking For. We're looking for someone who is:

  • Practical and enjoys hands-on work Interested in engineering and technology Reliable with excellent timekeeping
  • A strong communicator who enjoys learning from others Motivated to build a long-term career in engineering

Why Join Felder Group?

  • Work for a globally recognised engineering company
  • Gain experience on advanced CNC machines, robotics and automated technology
  • Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised apprenticeship 
  • Competitive starting salary of £26,500
  • Learn from experienced engineers and industry specialists 
  • Excellent career progression opportunities

Your training

You'll spend four days a week gaining real-world engineering experience with Felder Group and one day a week at MK College, working towards your Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification. This combination of practical experience and professional training will give you the skills needed for a successful engineering career.

Where it leads

Successful completion of your apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Service Engineer position, with opportunities to continue developing your technical expertise and progress within the business.

About Felder UK LTD

The Felder Group is one of the world's leading engineering and technology companies specialising in woodworking and composite material processing. With over 180 machine types ranging from traditional woodworking equipment to advanced 5-axis CNC machining centres and robotic automation systems, we are at the forefront of innovation in our industry. Our UK team is based in Milton Keynes and supports customers nationwide with industry-leading products and technical expertise.

Things to consider

Consider how you will travel to both the workplace and college sessions.

Skills they're looking for

CommunicationTeam PlayerMotivated

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-5) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 2 Joplin Court, Sovereign Business Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0JP

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