Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Harwell, Oxfordshire (on-site)

Salary

£19,514 per annum (rising annually)

Contract

Fixed-term, 48 months

Hours

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Apply by

28 June 2026

About the role

Join the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell as an Engineering Apprentice and be part of a team supporting world-leading research. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to help maintain essential facilities and equipment used in scientific discovery.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn as part of a supportive team, building practical skills across mechanical and electrical systems while contributing to work that has real-world impact.

What you will do

• Support the maintenance and installation of engineering systems
• Work as part of a team to keep facilities operating effectively
• Learn to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality technical support for research

Training and development

• Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician

Apprenticeship (dual discipline) - https

//skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1443-v1-0

• Training delivered in partnership with Oxfordshire

Advanced Skills (OAS) - https

//www.oas.ukaea.uk/apprenticeships/level-3-apprenticeships/

• Combination of block-release training and workplace experience
• Opportunity to develop skills in mechanical and electrical engineering

What we are looking for

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
• Interest in engineering, science or technology
• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team
• Problem-solving approach and attention to detail

Why join UKRI

You will be part of a collaborative working environment where colleagues support one another and share knowledge. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build skills, gain experience, and contribute to research that advances understanding of human health and disease.

Other relevant information

When applying for an apprenticeship, there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met.

Check your eligibility https

//www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-2025-to-2026

How to Apply

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