Lead Engineer Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
We're looking for a motivated apprentice to join our Power & Cooling Engineering team, playing a vital role in keeping BT's networks running 24/7, 365 days a year. We're looking for practical, hands-on people who are curious about how things work and love solving problems.
Role
You might be the type of person who:
- Enjoys taking things apart and putting them back together- whether it's a bike, a radio, or even a go-kart
- Has an interest in engineering, mechanics, or electronics and loves figuring out how systems work
- Likes working with tools, helping with DIY projects, or fixing things around the house
- Enjoys building models, coding, or experimenting with technology
- Loves getting stuck into real-world, practical challenges rather than just learning from books
If any of this sounds like you, this could be the perfect role to turn your skills and interests into a career!
What you'll be doing:
- Learning how to install, maintain and repair key power and cooling systems
- Working on low and high voltage systems, alarms, exchange generators, emergency lighting, cooling, and power back supply
- Supporting experienced engineers to keep BT's network up and running - ensuring the UK stays connected
- Travelling to different sites to keep our critical infrastructure in top condition
Training
- As a Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician, you'll study for a Level 4 apprenticeship with Stoke College
- You'll be required to attend the college on a block release, Monday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime
- There will be approximately 10 blocks per year
- On completion of your apprenticeship, you will become a qualified maintenance field engineer, working alongside established colleagues in your respective geographic patches
- There are further opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills and over time progress to an Advanced Electrical Mechanical Engineer, working with other technologies such as refrigeration cooling, pressurisation and high voltage activities
- Alternatively, there are other roles with specialism in power, policy and support
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Lead engineering maintenance technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
- Working Week
- 37.5 hours Monday - Friday. This is not a desk job - you'll be out in the field, travelling in a company van (which we provide,) working with experienced engineers to maintain and test our power infrastructure across the UK. Working days TBC.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 25th April 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 8th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
Qualifications
- Any GCSE, grade C or above (grade 4 -9 (Essential)
- Any GCSE, grade C or above (grade 4 -9 (Essential)
- Any GCSE, grade C or above (grade 4 -9 (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade C or above (grade 4 -9 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade B (6 or above (Essential)
- Any A Level, grade C or above (Essential)
- Any A Level, grade C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
BT GROUP PLC
You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security. From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitching ideas and making things happen. You won’t be alone though: we’ll be there with help and support through you’re learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.
- Company
- BT GROUP PLC
- Location
- Maidstone Telephone Exchange, King Street, Maidstone, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,840 a year
- Posted
- Company
- BT GROUP PLC
- Location
- Maidstone Telephone Exchange, King Street, Maidstone, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,840 a year
- Posted