Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED, Sittingbourne, Kent
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
£16,640 a year
MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED, Sittingbourne, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 16-08-2026 (In 10 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Sittingbourne, Kent
Full Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity to join one of the South East’s leading suppliers of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services. A four-year apprenticeship with an in-depth structured training programme based upon the repair of industrial rotating equipment, gaining valuable engineering skills throughout.
About the Employer
Mid Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd is a family run business which started life in 1955 repairing electric motors. Fast forward a little over half a century and the company has grown to become the largest independent engineering organisation of its kind in the South East, operating from 3 different sites covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Sussex, Essex and many more counties in England and Wales.What You'll Do
Year one spent full time at IPS (college) and years 2 - 4 spent in each MKE (employer) department, gaining valuable engineering experience and skills from experienced mentors throughout the business.
- Dismantling and reassembly of rotating equipment
- Electrical test and diagnosis
- Mechanical & electrical fault finding
- Rewinding of electric motors
- Dismantling and assembling pumps, motors, gearboxes and fans
- Dismantling, inspecting and assembling bearings and associated systems
Training Outcome
We want our staff to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation of engineers in MKE. Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have everything you need to build a career, and MKE will do everything to assist you to achieve your potential.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Willing to learn
- Practical Skills
- Interest in Engineering
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English, Maths, IT and Science - 4/C and above
Course Information
Course: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30 Total hours per week: 40.
Expected Duration: 4 Years
Number of Positions Available: 3
Training Provider: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED