Vacancy details
- Reference Number
- VAC2000029119
- Closing Date
- Level
- Advanced (Level 3)
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Planned Start Date
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Salary
- £12,480 a year
- Apprenticeship Area
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Training Course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Job description
Tracey Concrete, a long‑established leader in precast and ready‑mix concrete manufacturing across the UK and Ireland, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice to join its growing team.
About the Role:
- As a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice at Tracey Concrete, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to maintain, repair, and improve our machinery and equipment
- This apprenticeship is designed to give you hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and valuable skills to build a successful career in engineering
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance:
- Perform routine checks and scheduled maintenance on machinery to ensure everything runs efficiently and safely
Repairs:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical faults, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are met
Installation:
- Assist in installing new equipment and ensuring it is set up correctly and operates efficiently
Troubleshooting:
- Identify and resolve issues in production equipment quickly to prevent disruptions
Health & Safety:
- Follow all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others
Learning & Development:
- Take part in training and development opportunities, gaining new skills and knowledge to support your role and career growth
Vacancy information
Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm with a 30 min lunch.
30 hours per week
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- GCSE English, maths & a science subject 4-9 (Essential)
Level 3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0154-v1-6
· Embedded qualification to ensure all knowledge is provided (Diploma in Engineering Technology)
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at our Engineering and Electrical Centre – Ruddington. The facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry
- Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer information
Tracey Concrete is a long‑established and reputable manufacturer of precast and ready‑mix concrete products, serving customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1979, the company has grown from its early beginnings as a family‑run contracting and readymix business into one of the leading suppliers of precast drainage, tunnelling, agricultural, and infrastructure products in the region. With modern, computerised batching systems, advanced manufacturing processes, and an experienced workforce, Tracey Concrete consistently delivers high‑quality, British‑Standard‑certified products. Their in‑house quality team rigorously tests materials and finished goods to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance across all product lines.
As an employer, Tracey Concrete offers diverse roles across manufacturing, engineering, project management, operations, and safety, supported by strong leadership and ongoing investment in skills and technology. The company is recognised for its supportive culture, opportunities for progression, and its contribution to shaping essential infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
- Holiday Entitlement (Min 20 days + 8 bank holidays or 28 days)
- Employee benefits + parking
Vacancy location
Address Details:
TRACEY CONCRETE STANTON LTD
LITTLEWELL LANE
STANTON BY DALE
ILKESTON
DE7 4QW