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Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Building Maintenance Technician – 2026 – Basildon, Essex
We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Our apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to study towards a college or university qualification while putting everything you have learnt into action through on-the-job training. You will have the support of mentors who care about your growth, and you will establish a career where you will develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
Our Building Services Facilities Management (FM) team provides mechanical and electrical maintenance services to hospitals, schools, defence sites and other commercial buildings across the UK to make sure they are safe.
As an Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Building Maintenance Technician, you will be working as part of a team of engineers ensuring safety and comfort of building users (users, staff, visitors) by carrying out planned and emergency break down maintenance to electrical and mechanical plant & equipment.
We are now looking for enthusiastic Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Building Maintenance Technicians to join our 2026 development programme and help us shape the future at Essex Schools.
DBS Check: Due to the nature of the facilities, successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS.
What you'll do:
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Work alongside a Mechanical Engineer and learn to complete general plumbing tasks such as fixing sinks, taps, toilets, showers and baths.
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Learn to maintain and service heating, water, waste, drainage, ventilation and air conditioning systems
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Work alongside an Electrical Engineer and learn tasks such as carrying out small electrical installation works, generator testing, rectifying power loss, emergency light testing, finding lighting faults and changing plug sockets and switches
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Learn to understand and complete building maintenance-related documentation
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Understand the value of excellent customer service
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You will be on your feet most of the day and use tools to carry out maintenance tasks.
What you'll bring to the role:
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You will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (GCSE at Grades 4-9 or their equivalent) for us to successfully enrol you on the apprenticeship however please feel free to apply if you do not meet this criteria.
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Thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated
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Dependable team player who actively supports and promotes collective success
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Inquisitive and driven by a passion to grow and innovate
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You must have lived in the UK in the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for an apprenticeship. We are not able to proceed with applications that require visa sponsorship.
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We are not able to proceed with applications from candidates that have already achieved a degree in a similar discipline.
What qualification will you be studying towards?
You will attend college 1 day per week to study a Level 3 in Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer. You’ll learn service and maintenance techniques associated with industrial and commercial mechanical and electrical systems such as heating and ventilation, air and water systems. You will work with our experienced technicians for the remaining 4 days of the week.
Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer / Skills England
What we offer:
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You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
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Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice
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Regular professional and social events
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Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
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Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
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My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible
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You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations
Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
Equal opportunities
We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
More information about the role
Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [email protected].
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