Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (Level 3 Engineering)

  • Company: SOFIDEL UK LIMITED
  • Location: Leicester, LE5 1TZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,018.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000038586
  • Application Deadline Date: 07/07/2026
  • Start Date: 03/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Brief Description

This role will involve learning how to carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance on mechanical equipment, along with restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair, producing replacement components. You will also assist in the installation of mechanical equipment and carry out condition inspections.

Training to be Provided


  • Primarily based in the workplace

  • Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only where you will study set units that map directly into your apprenticeship

  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer / Assessor

  • On-the-job training

  • Off-the-job training

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and if Sofidel's requirements / standards have been met (attendance, conduct etc.) then permanent employment will be offered to the individual.

Vacancy Detail

Full training provided, so you will be able to do the following:



  • Fault diagnosis

  • Maintenance and repair of machinery

  • Installation / renewal of machinery

Other Information

This course follows the Electrical and Mechanical Pathway. Please note, it will lean more into the Mechanical bias over time.

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