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Estates & Facilities Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Royal Opera House (Covent Garden) LTD · London · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer (level 3)
Starts
6 September 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Work alongside experienced engineers and maintenance staff
  • Help carry out planned maintenance and repairs
  • Respond to building issues reported through the helpdesk
  • Learn how to inspect, diagnose and fix faults
  • Support repairs to mechanical and electrical systems
  • Learn to read technical drawings and manuals
  • Keep maintenance records up to date
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times
  • Contribute to projects that improve the building and its facilities

Your training

You'll split your time between:

📍 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

📍 Choice Training Ltd, Dagenham

You will:

  • Work towards a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship
  • Attend college one day per week during term time
  • Complete online study and coursework
  • Build a portfolio showing your skills and experience
  • Work 40-hours per week (including study time)

Where it leads

You may wish to apply for a role in our team or progress onto an entry level role at another organisation. Depending on your ambition you could work up to a managerial position in the future.

About Royal Opera House (Covent Garden) LTD

The Royal Ballet & Opera (www.roh.org.uk) is one of the most famous stages in the world for opera and ballet. The iconic theatre is home to The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, with more than 290 performances given in the main auditorium each year. More than 950 staff work at the Royal Ballet & Opera in areas ranging from lighting, costume making, set building and scenic art, marketing, finance, box office, IT and fundraising and our apprenticeships scheme works across all areas.

Things to consider

Be 18 or older by 7th September 2026 (for insurance purposes).

✅ Have the right to work in the UK.

✅ Have lived in the UK for the last 3 continuous years.

You cannot apply if you:

❌ You must not have a degree (or equivalent qualification).

❌ You must not have more than 6 months' professional experience in a similar engineering maintenance role.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Where you'll work

  • ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, WC2E 9DD

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