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Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12000 - 15000 GBP Yearly GBP 12000.00 15000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Begin your career in Engineering! Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who want to genuinely invest in your future? Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their friendly, highly skilled team at their Sheffield site.

About the Employer

Neilson Hydraulics is a highly technical, innovative and forward-thinking company that offers a range of hydraulic products and components, built on over 30 years of expertise. They have a strong technical team that specialises in the design, build, manufacture, service, installation and commissioning of hydraulic systems and hydraulic power packs, from concept to completion. Neilson work with companies in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gas, injection moulding and marine to name but a few.

The split of work would be approximately 60% workshop to 40% varying depending on business circumstances.

What You 'll Do

As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice, you 'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Assist an engineering workshop in all aspects of preventative and restorative maintenance.
  • Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work.
  • Use a variety of hand tools and machinery.
  • Diagnose and fault find.
  • Carry out machinery inspections.
  • Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate.
  • Assembling new products to specific designs.
  • Support with on-site installation.
  • General housekeeping.

Youll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you 'll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering. If you 're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now.

This opportunity at Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering will be highly sought after — don 't miss your chance to get started.

Training Outcome

Further industry appropriate training. A lifelong career in the engineering industry with Neilson Hydraulics and Engineering Ltd.

Skills Required
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good attitude to work
  • Work under pressure
Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - A*-C/9-4

Essential - BTEC
- Engineering
- Pass

Course Information
  • Course:
    Engineering technician (level
    3)
  • Level: 3
  • Route:
    Engineering and manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
  • Working Week: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday-Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm, Friday. Including one day spent at college on day-release.
  • Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
  • Training Provider: RNN GROUP
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