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Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering LTD · Sheffield · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
17 August 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Assist an engineering workshop in all aspects of preventative and restorative maintenance.
  • Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work.
  • Use a variety of hand tools and machinery.
  • Diagnose and fault find.
  • Carry out machinery inspections.
  • Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate.
  • Assembling new products to specific designs.
  • Support with on-site installation.
  • General housekeeping.

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Your training

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group, at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

Where it leads

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the engineering industry with Neilson Hydraulics and Engineering Ltd.

About Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering LTD

Neilson Hydraulics is a highly technical, innovative and forward-thinking company that offers a range of hydraulic products and components, built on over 30 years of expertise. They have a strong technical team that specialises in the design, build, manufacture, service, installation and commissioning of hydraulic systems and hydraulic power packs, from concept to completion. Neilson work with companies in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gas, injection moulding and marine to name but a few. The split of work would be approximately 60% workshop to 40% varying depending on business circumstances.

Things to consider

This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativeGood attitude to workWork under pressure

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential
  • BTEC Engineering (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5 SANDERSON STREET, SHEFFIELD, S9 2UA

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