Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK

Job Title: Multiskilled Engineering Apprenticeship
📍 Location: Manchester, UK
📚 Study: NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Engineering: Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician
💼 Department: Engineering
🕒 Full-time | 3-4 year Apprenticeship
2-4 positions available

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Start Your Career in Engineering with Luxfer on one of our engineering apprenticeships. We are looking for between 2 and 4 motivated and hands-on individuals, that have a passion for Engineering to join our team at our Manchester site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a long-term career in engineering, gaining real workplace experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

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What You’ll Be Doing 

• As an apprentice, your aim will be to learn and apply engineering skills to become fully competent to maintain a variety of equipment at our Swinton site. 
• You will be working with and learning a variety of engineering skills including electrical, mechanical, control and instrumentation. 
• You will gain hands-on operational experience by assisting the Maintenance Team in the following: 
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and routine scheduling servicing in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations 
  • Deal with machine breakdowns and effect repairs to ensure minimum down time 
  • Troubleshoot and fault find any defects on machines and carry out repairs as necessary 
  • Sourcing required parts in a timely and cost effective manner 
  • Updating and maintaining accurate information on the company’s CMMS 
• Work in a safe manner at all times supporting the company’s Environmental, H & S procedures 
• Maintain clean and safe work practices in accordance with 5S protocol. 
• Support continuous improvement efforts within the Organisation 

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What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for people who:

• Will be at least 18 years old on the 1st Sept 2026
• Have a passion for Engineering 
• have at least 5 GCSE results at grade 4/C, including Maths, English & Science (or equivalent qualification), and have ideally continued their studies to A-Level/Level 3 in Maths, Science or Engineering subject.
• Committed to working safely and following procedures
• Good team players with strong communication skills
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, punctual, and organised
• Able to problem-solve and pay attention to detail

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Training & Development

You will have the opportunity to earn both a NVQ Level 3 and a BTEC in Engineering: Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician qualification. You’ll be supported with full training as you complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship, to become fully competent in carrying out multi skilled engineering tasks and achieve two recognised qualifications in electrical and mechanical techniques. 

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What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship with a recognised qualification
• Hands-on experience in a real  manufacturing environment
• Ongoing support and mentoring throughout your programme
• Opportunities for career progression within the business
• A supportive and team-focused working environment
• Starting salary of £18,000 pa, rising as you progress through each stage of your course
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Many other benefits

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How to Apply

All applications for this Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. 

Interviews: We’re dedicated to providing great candidate experience. If you are shortlisted for this role, you’ll be invited to a first stage Microsoft Teams video interview within 2 weeks of your application.  

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.