Engineering Maintenance Apprentice

  • Company: Morgan Advanced Materials
  • Location: Corby , NN17 4JW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-14399
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours (exact hours to be confirmed)

Brief Description

Are you looking for a career in engineering? As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice you will support the upkeep and performance of machinery and equipment used in ceramic core production. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers to learn the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and preventative servicing.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508

Personal Qualities

A genuine interest in engineering and hands-on problem solving
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Skills Required

Good communication and teamwork skills

Training to be Provided

- Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

Expected to be full time member of the team on completion of your apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Morgan Advanced Materials in Corby are looking for an engineering apprentice to join their team. This company designs and manufactures advanced ceramic components from a portfolio of cutting edge materials. They offer a wide range of advanced ceramic and glass materials, in-depth materials expertise and vast applications experience in diverse markets. They routinely engineer complex parts that enhance the reliability or the performance of their customers' products.

In this role your responsibilities will be to:

Assist in maintaining and repairing production equipment and facilities

Learn to diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions under supervision

Support planned preventative maintenance schedules

Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities

Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime

Participate in job rotation across departments to broaden your experience

Use tools and equipment safely and effectively

Adhering to all ThinkSAFE protocols and promoting a proactive safety culture

Attend Tresham college in Corby as part of your apprenticeship program

Look at the employers website to learn more about them

https://www.morgantechnicalceramics.com/en-gb/about-us/our-global-locations-and-contact-directory/

Other Information

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Please ensure you are able to commute to both workplace and college.

Ready to start your adventure?