Level Apprentice Equipment Engineering Specialist

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, GB

Job

Reporting to the Equipment Technician Manager, this 2‑year apprenticeship program provides hands‑on experience and a training plan to develop skills for an Equipment Engineering Specialist role.

The Apprenticeship includes modules from Northwest Regional College:
Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Material Properties & Testing, Quality & Process Improvements, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Design and Managing a Professional Engineering Project.

The hourly rate of pay is £13.85 per hour (annual compensation £28,087.80).

• Participate in studies one day a week and earn while learning.
• Complete HNC General Engineering (Level
  4) over 2 years at North West Regional College.
• Complete NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Engineering over 2 years.
• Learn new technical skills to increase knowledge and ability in equipment maintenance.
• Assist in the completion of preventive maintenance scheduled on assigned equipment.
• Assist in fault‑finding and repair of unscheduled downtime.
• Comply with health and safety policy and procedures.
• Coached and mentored by a wide variety of highly skilled, diverse, and experienced people.
• Be part of a high‑performing team.

• 32 UCAS points at GCE A Level with at least one pass in a related discipline plus pass in GCSE mathematics (or equivalent) OR a BTEC Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• For ROI:
  Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent to 32 UCAS points (including mathematics at C3).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience or interest in Engineering/Maintenance with desire to work in Engineering in a world class industry.
• Must be over 18 years of age by 1 September 2026.

Full‑time position working 39 hours per week (Mon‑Fri), 4 days on‑site and 1 day er successfully completing the programme, candidates will transition to a full‑time Shift Equipment Engineering Specialist role with rotating 12‑hour shifts.

• Private healthcare for employees and dependents.
• Company sick pay and medical leave, occupational healthcare service, employee assistance programmes, group income protection, on‑site gym/exercise classes, personal trainer.
• Annual leave, part‑time working, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave.
• Pension – employer contributory scheme, life assurance, employee stock purchase plan, competitive base pay, company bonus scheme, reward and recognition.
• Career development: degree/non‑degree assistance, externally accredited training and development opportunities, Linked In Learning, learning & development programmes.

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Seagate is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.

Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland