Maintenance Engineer Apprentice - FVS LTD

Summary

Kickstart your engineering career with FVS! As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you’ll learn how to install, service, and maintain sprinkler systems and associated equipment while working towards a Level 3 MOET Apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 Per Hour

Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Hours: · Monday to Friday · 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (with 30 minutes lunch)
40 hours a week

Start date: Thursday 16 October 2025

Duration: 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 Engineer Apprentice, you’ll be trained to support the installation, repair, and servicing of fire sprinkler systems and related equipment. Working alongside experienced engineers, your responsibilities will include:

Understanding and working in line with our Vision, Values, and Strategy
Following the company Quality Management System at all times
Supporting cross-functional activities within the team
Working to instructions provided by the Site Foreman or Team Leader
Actively seeking knowledge while on site through listening and asking questions
Learning all aspects of installation, service, and maintenance of sprinkler controls and ancillary equipment
Learning how to install, repair, and modify sprinkler systems
Building positive working relationships with staff, clients, and team members
Adhering to Health and Safety requirements at all times
Taking responsibility for your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Being proactive in personal development, completing achievement records, and demonstrating continual improvement
Attending college (if applicable) and completing all modules on time and to a high standard

This is an excellent opportunity to gain advanced skills in maintenance engineering with strong future prospects.

Where you’ll work

BROOM ST, NEWHEY, ROCHDALE, OL16 3RY

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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 and operations engineering technician

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course contents

Your training plan

Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training provided by Rochdale Training via workplace visits and off-the-job learning
Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers

Requirements

Essential qualifications

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

Desired qualifications

GCSE Science or Technical Subjects (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

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Ability to follow instructions
Reliable and hardworking
Eager to learn
Professional attitude

Other requirements

· This role involves physical work in different environments (indoors and outdoors) · Travel to client sites will be required (with company transport provided) · Must wear PPE at all times and adhere to strict health and safety rules This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.

About this company

FVS Ltd is a specialist provider of fire protection and sprinkler systems, delivering installation, servicing, and maintenance across the UK. Based in Newhey, Rochdale, we pride ourselves on quality, safety, and teamwork. We are committed to training and developing apprentices, giving them the skills and qualifications needed for a long-term career in engineering and fire safety.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress further within FVS as a qualified Maintenance Engineer
Potential to move into supervisory or specialist roles within engineering and fire protection
Long-term employment with career development opportunities