SSI SCHAEFER UK Apprenticeships

Join the SSI SCHAEFER team with a Level 3 Apprenticeship. Combine academic learning with practical, on-the-job experience — enabling participants to gain recognised qualifications while contributing to real business outcomes.

Would you like to apply to join our team as an Apprentice Maintenance Technician?

We're giving the opportunity to those that are 18+ years of age to join our team at a local RM site in Milton Keynes.

Location: Milton Keynes College & Local RM Site
Contract: Fixed-term Apprenticeship

About our Apprenticeships

Are you ready to kick-start your career in engineering and maintenance? Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician programme offers the perfect blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience. You’ll spend time training at Milton Keynes College and working at one of our local RM sites, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a fully qualified maintenance technician.

Are you ready to kick-start your career in engineering and maintenance?

Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician programme offers the perfect blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience. You’ll spend time training at Milton Keynes College and working at one of our local RM sites, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a fully qualified maintenance technician.

What You’ll Be Doing

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll:

Attend and actively participate in all training sessions, workshops, and classroom activities.
Complete and pass all required tests, assignments, and practical assessments.
Take part in additional learning opportunities and enrichment activities.
Submit all coursework and homework on time and to a high standard.
Apply your learning during practical placements at your assigned RM site.
Support other areas of the business when needed to broaden your experience.

Main modules will include, but not be limited to:
· Welding and Gas cutting
· Basic Electricity
· Mechanical Hand Skills
· SSI SMP and 5’s
· Electrical Foundation
· Electrical principles
· Relay Logic
· Live Working
· Motors and CCT protection
· Digital Electronics
· PLC’s · Basic electricity 2
· Electronics
· Engineering Principles
· Eng. Organisations
· Machine Procedures
· Physical Science
· Engineering Drawing
· Health and Safety
· Materials and properties
· Electrical installation

The role is mainly based at the college and local site to Milton Keynes Apprentices will be required to get to this location at their own cost · Practical work as part of the course at the chosen or nearest RM site.

· Expenses can be claimed for this travel

· Travel to SSI locations (Northampton) and other RM Customer sites as required very occasionally

· Full UK driving license is required (Exceptions can be made until the Apprentice has passed their test)

· Working from Home, from time to time

· Visit to sites.

· Working at Height

· Physically fit

· Strong problem-solving skills and keen interest in hands-on learning

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Enthusiastic individuals passionate about mechanical and electrical engineering to take you beyond

· 4 GCSE grade C and above (Maths and English)

· Age 18+ - due to insurances on our customer sites