Maintenance Apprentice - XTI Ltd

XTI Ltd is seeking a motivated Maintenance Apprentice to join their engineering team. This role will provide hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, repair, testing and operations of bespoke engineering equipment — all while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£14,560 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.00 per hour

Training course: Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Level 3

Hours: Monday – Friday
35 hours a week

Start date: Monday 16 February 2026

Duration: 34 - 36 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Maintenance Apprentice at XTI Ltd, you will play an important role supporting the workshop, repair and production teams to maintain, diagnose, test and repair high-spec CCTV drain inspection equipment and other bespoke manufactured products. You will develop broad technical skills on electrical and mechanical maintenance, assembly, fault diagnosis and workshop operations.

Your main duties will include:

Supporting engineers with maintenance and repair work on CCTV inspection systems, including mechanical and electrical components
Assisting with diagnosing faults and repairing equipment returned for service
Supporting assembly and testing of products before dispatch
Learning to use hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment safely
Helping maintain accurate completion and diagnostic records
Participating in planned preventative maintenance activities
Assisting with inspections, quality checks and calibration of equipment
Following company health & safety procedures at all times
Working collaboratively as part of a small engineering team

This role offers real hands-on experience in a workshop environment, developing practical engineering skills foundational to a long-term career in maintenance, manufacturing and repair services.

Where you’ll work

Unit 5A, St John’s Industrial Estate, Elder Road, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DZ

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Off-the-job training delivered by Rochdale Training Association in combination with workplace learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C or above) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Strong practical aptitude and willingness to learn
Basic mechanical understanding and interest in engineering
Ability to follow technical instructions and safety procedures
Good communication and teamwork skills
Confidence to use workshop tools and equipment
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving attitude
Reliable, punctual and proactive
Keen to develop engineering and maintenance skills
Able to work collaboratively in a small team
Safe and disciplined approach to workshop activities
Enthusiastic about hands-on technical learning

Other requirements

This role is workshop-based and involves technical mechanical and electrical tasks
You must adhere to strict health & safety and quality standards
Must be prepared for hands-on work and structured learning commitments

About this company

XTI Ltd is a specialist engineering company based in Oldham that designs, manufactures and repairs high-quality CCTV drain inspection systems and related equipment. All products are designed and assembled in-house. The organisation combines manufacturing precision with a strong customer-focused repair service, providing tailored solutions and rapid turnarounds for clients across the UK. They are known for a friendly, collaborative environment where team members are multi-skilled, supporting each other across manufacturing, repair and product development functions.