Engineering Apprenticeship
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Company: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
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Location: Teignmouth, TQ14 8ES
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,913.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000019681
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Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
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Start Date: 22/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Initially working Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm, possible shift work required throughout the apprenticeship.
Brief Description
ABP’s Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship will focus on the core principles of mechanical maintenance, teaching essential fundamental skills that will be transferable regardless of the engineering sector.
Training to be Provided
Engineering Maintenance Technician - Single Discipline Level 3.
You will complete 1- days of in-person learning at a college every week and be based on site the rest of the week working closely with a mentor.
Future Prospects
Engineering technician.
Vacancy Detail
- Carry out reactive mechanical maintenance, diagnosing faults and repairing machinery and equipment as issues arise
- Perform planned and preventative maintenance to keep plant and equipment operating efficiently and reduce breakdowns
- Support the safe operation and integrity of plant and machinery, ensuring all work complies with ABP safety procedures and standards
- Maintain and service mechanical components, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, valves, bearings, and lifting equipment
- Assist with maintaining the reliability and performance of integrated plant systems across ports and terminals
- Conduct inspections, checks, and testing of equipment to identify wear, deterioration, or potential hazards
- Record and update maintenance documentation, logs, and reports to support compliance and traceability
- Work with engineering teams to support fault‑finding, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis
- Follow work instructions and engineering drawings to install, adjust, or replace mechanical parts
- Ensure all tasks meet quality, time, and budget requirements, balancing efficiency with high standards
- Contribute to maintaining efficient plant operation, ensuring assets are running smoothly to minimise downtime
- Take responsibility for the quality and safety of their own work and, where required, support the work of others
Other Information
Being comfortable with working at height.