Apprentices

Job Description

Mechanical/Electrical/Process Engineering Apprenticeship

The EUIAS provides the robust End Point Assessment engineering technician apprenticeship to a Level 3 standard. This Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship ensures the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in the energy and utilities, nuclear, food and drink, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries and more.

Barrow Mill, Cumbria

7th September 2026

You will train as an engineering apprentice technician and undertake a structured training programme of academic study, shop‑floor and workshop work to gain the required skills and knowledge. During your training you will work towards an apprenticeship standard in Engineering maintenance and achieve the qualifications relevant to your role.

Your initial training will be spent between Kimberly‑Clark and Gen2’s skill centres to introduce basic engineering skills in a safe and controlled environment under the supervision of the instructors. You will also spend one day a week working towards your National Diploma.

Moving into the manufacturing environment you will work alongside technicians and engineers, becoming an integral part of the team solving real problems. A dedicated supervisor and mentor will ensure you develop at a fast and effective pace to maximise your individual capability and achievement. Working days may include manufacturing components for repair on breakdowns, maintenance of equipment both scheduled and unscheduled, fault finding and cooperating with the asset teams to ensure work is carried out to a high standard.

You will continue to spend one day a week off‑site working towards your National Diploma (Year
2) and Higher National Certificate (Years 3 and
4).

• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
• Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, undertaking tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the asset.
• Learn and understand the importance of health and safety within the workplace environment.
• Learn and develop skills from verbal instructions and drawings to a high standard to maintain plant and equipment and keep it in good repair.
• Maintain a portfolio over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects undertaken and the skills learned, including any additional qualifications gained.

• Expected or already achieved a Grade C / 4 or above in Maths, English and a Science or craft subject.
• Safety conscious and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Technically minded.
• Passionate about engineering.
• Keen eye for detail.