Engineering Apprentice

Closing Date for Application:

This apprenticeship is designed to give you a strong foundation and real hands-on experience in mechatronics. You’ll learn across mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and control systems while working alongside experienced engineers.

You’ll gain practical skills in:

• Fault finding and diagnostics

• Robotics and automation

• Control systems and maintenance

By the end of the programme, you’ll be a confident and adaptable Mechatronics Engineer, ready for a career in modern manufacturing and engineering.

Apprenticeship Structure

Year 1 – Foundation Phase

You’ll build essential skills, knowledge, and workplace behaviours. Successful completion is required to progress.

Year 2 – Development Phase

You’ll apply what you’ve learned on the job, demonstrating practical competence and professional standards.

Years 3 & 4 – End Point Assessment

You’ll work towards your End Point Assessment (completed between months 42–45), including:

• A professional engineering interview

• An assessment with the exam board

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learn core mechatronics principles (mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and control systems)

• Diagnose and fix faults in real-world maintenance situations

• Work with robotics, automation, and control systems

• Support the maintenance and improvement of complex machinery

• Attend college and meet academic and workplace targets

• Work safely and follow all health, safety, and company procedures

• Collaborate with others and contribute positively to the team

• Show a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

• You'll enjoy working Monday to Friday week

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need experience — just the right attitude and potential.

Essential requirements:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 5–9, including Maths, English, and Science

• A genuine interest in engineering and problem-solving

• Willingness to learn and work hard

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• A good standard of academic ability

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.