Engineering maintenance technician apprenticeship
Copely Developments · Leicestershire · posted 10 September 2026
Wage
£16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1
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Maintenance Activities:
- Assist with planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability
- Support reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis on manufacturing plant and equipment
Help maintain electrical and mechanical systems, such as:
- Motors (single and three-phase) Power supplies and low voltage electrical distribution
- Actuators, pumps, valves, fans and gearboxes
- Sensors, controls and basic programmable systems (where applicable)
Your training
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
Where it leads
- Fully trained Maintenance Technician
About Copely Developments
Copley Developments part of COBA Plastics Group
Whether it’s producing components for breathing aids during the Covid pandemic or helping automotive OEMs reduce vehicle weight through precise engineering, COBA Plastics Group is never standing still. Featured in the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ in 2020, and a staple of Leicestershire’s Top 200 Companies, COBA has come a long way in the last fifty five years.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade Grade 4-9) — essential
Where you'll work
- Wenlock Way, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 9HU