Apprentice technician Work, Jobs in Wantage, Oxf (with Salaries)

Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Medical Research Council —Harwell
- £19,514 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Harwell
- £19,514 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Apprentice Electronics Test Technician
EnSilica —Abingdon
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Time management
- Annual leave
Apprentice Laboratory Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
- University
- IT
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
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Measurement Science Apprentice
Diamond Light Source —Didcot
- £17,395 - £23,004 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Clinical Skills and Simulation- Apprentice Technician
Oxford Brookes University —Oxford
- £27,126 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
7d
Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician
University of Oxford —Oxford
- Engineering
- University
- Annual leave
13d
Science Technician Apprentice - Suitable for School Leaver
The Oxford Academy —Oxford
- £18,584 - £18,842 a year
- Laboratory experience
- IT
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician
GTG —Swindon
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Mentoring
Apprentice IT Support Officer
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £26,686 a year
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
13d
PMO Apprentice Analyst
CPS —Reading
- £18,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
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Apprentice LCV Technician (Mercedes-Benz)
Rygor Auto —Swindon
- Full-time
- Mentoring
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- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Apprentice HGV Technician
Rygor Auto —Oxford
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Building Services Apprentice, Oxford
Introba —Oxford
- £24,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
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- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprentice
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £24,521 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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4d
Tool Technician Apprentice
Azenta —Wotton Underwood
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Apprentice Group Warranty Administrator
Hartwell PLC —Abingdon
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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HGV Technician Apprenticeship - Swindon
GTG —Swindon
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
Mechanical Apprentice - Oxford Depot
Stagecoach —Oxford
- From £12.03 an hour
- Overtime
- Mentoring
- Automotive diagnostics
- School
4d
Apprentice Technician
Hartwell PLC —Kidlington
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
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Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Medical Research Council -
Harwell

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Job details

Full-time
£19,514 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
GCSE
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
BTEC
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

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Reference number

463489

Salary

£19,514

£19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)

GBP

Job grade

Other

Apprenticeship

Contract type

Apprenticeship

Business area

MRC - Engineering

Type of role

Engineering
Estates

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RD

About the job

Job summary

Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell
Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 48 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RD
Closing Date: 28th June 2026
Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026
Start Date: W/C 7th or 14th September 2026

Are you passionate about how things work and love solving technical problems? Join us as an Engineering Apprentice and kick-start your future in a dynamic, hands-on role.

The Medical Research Councils Mary Lyon Centre (MLC) based at Harwell has an exciting vacancy for a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. Youll earn while you learn, gain real-world experience on exciting projects, work alongside expert engineers who will mentor and support you and build skills that open doors to a rewarding career in engineering where every day is different.

The support of scientific research through high-quality technical skills and training is paramount to robust, reproducible research. In genetics science we are faced with the challenge of unravelling and ultimately developing therapies for many human diseases. Central to all scientific progress is the delivery of high-quality technical support. This apprenticeship is an excellent pathway for someone who is keen to support the maintenance of the MLCs facilities and equipment. You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship, with opportunities to grow your experience and confidence.

About The Department

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neuro-degeneration.

The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.

The Medical Research Council is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the largest public sector funder of research and innovation with an annual budget of over £8bn and includes seven research councils. Click here to find out more about UKRI.

Job description

About an Apprenticeship at UKRI

With training and support from experts in their fields, youll relish the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours whilst making a real difference in your role. You will be able to develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you wont find anywhere else.

We will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have and those you have yet to discover!

We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion, with access to a dedicated UKRI Early Careers Network. UKRI offers the following:

A benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays and an exceptional pension scheme
Cycle-2-work scheme
Discount vouchers for high street stores and attractions

A full list of our benefits can be found here: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/work-for-us/working-at-ukri/

About the Role

As an engineering maintenance apprentice at the Mary Lyon Centre, the appointed individual will gain experience. They will learn to maintain and install many different engineering systems, including but not limited to:

Air Handling Plant
Hot & Cold Water Piped Systems
Low Temperature Hot Water Boilers
Steam Boilers & Associated Plant
Robotic Cage Cleaning & Automation Process Equipment
Low Voltage Electrical Systems
Building Management System Controls monitoring

Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will work with our in-house team of experienced engineers to deliver first-class levels of service and maintenance to one of the worlds leading facilities in animal research.

What You Wil Learn

Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Dual Discipline

You will undertake your apprenticeship training with Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), developing engineering maintenance competencies in both electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge, skills and behaviours

In partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and OAS you will also have the opportunity to undertake the QuEST programme building a strong foundation in high-value skills such as:

Scientific Vacuum Technology and Cryogenics
Precision fitting, milling and turning
High purity gas systems and machine welding

Throughout the apprenticeship you will gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities, helping to maintain the equipment and facilities that support cutting-edge science and innovation whilst building skills that will open doors to a rewarding career in Engineering.

Programme Structure

Year 1: Block-release training at OAS in Culham, rotating through 4-6 week blocks combined with on-the-job training at the MLC
Year 2: Continued block-release training at OAS supplemented with QuEST modules delivered by STFC staff in collaboration with UKAEA, covering technologies for Quantum, Fusion and high-tech engineering. On-the-job training at the MLC
Year 3-4: Fully embedded in the workplace, applying your skills in real-world engineering environments as you progress toward becoming a qualified Engineering Technician.

Travel to OAS is required, with excess costs covered.

For more information about Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, please visit: Level 3 Apprenticeships , OAS

Person specification

What We Are Looking For

To apply for this apprenticeship, you will need to demonstrate within your CV that you meet the following criteria. Evidence may be used from current or prior paid employment, voluntary roles or educational experiences.

Where indicated, this detail will be assessed at shortlisting (S), interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential:

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications (S)
An awareness of basic health and safety (I)
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training (I)
A genuine interest in science, engineering, or technology and the work of MRC (S&I)
An interest in how things work and a willingness to develop technical skills through hands-on experience (S&I)
Enjoys solving problems, thinking things through, and coming up with ideas that work (I)
Passion for technical projects related to this apprenticeship (S&I)
IT literacy and working with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint (S)

We encourage you to be clear and specific about what motivates you about this apprenticeship role and how your interests align with the work of the MLC.

Apprenticeship Core Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to be considered for the apprenticeship programme you must:

Have evidence of 5 GCSE including Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent i.e. Level 2 Functional Skills).
Have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 consecutive years prior to the apprentice start date. Please check your eligibility here
Confirm that this apprenticeship offers substantive new skills and knowledge and that you have not already achieved an equivalent or higher-level qualification in a similar or related subject. If you already hold a Level 3 Engineering qualification i.e. BTEC Extended Diploma, or an Engineering T-Level, please include as an attachment your transcript(s) outlining the grade(s) achieved and modules covered.

As part of our shortlisting process, we may be required to determine your eligibility to undertake the programme based on the information provided within your application. By applying for this apprenticeship, you are giving permission for your details to be shared with the relevant training provider.

We will be in touch after the closing date, however, please reach out on [email protected] if you have any questions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

As part of our application process, you will be required to submit a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include your GCSE results and details of any other relevant qualifications and units covered, and information on your skills, experience, or achievements that relate to the role.

If you already hold a Level 3 Engineering qualification i.e. BTEC Extended Diploma, or an Engineering T-Level, please include as an attachment your transcript(s) outlining the grade(s) achieved and modules covered.

If your qualifications were obtained outside the UK, please attach your UK ENIC certificate of comparability to show the UK-equivalent level.

Your cover letter should state why you want to join this apprenticeship. It should cover how you meet all criteria listed in the advert. Include your reasons for joining UKRI/MRC-MLC and the role. Highlight any relevant experience, including part-time work, school projects, volunteering, or extracurricular activities

Interview

Your application will be shortlisted against the essential criteria outlined in this role. Interviews will also be conducted in line with the essential criteria. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a final interview which may be held on site in person.

Outcome and Feedback

Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and any interviews as soon as practicable. Feedback will be provided only to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Screening

As part of the pre-employment checks, there is a requirement to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Screening. BPSS is a pre-condition of employment, and failure to achieve it may mean that the employment offer is rescinded.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship in line with funding rules. Holding a time‑limited visa does not automatically make a candidate ineligible, as some visa types allow permission to be extended. Eligibility will be assessed based on evidence of current and permitted right to work.

As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Name : Apprentice Recruitment
Email : [email protected]

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