Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

An apprentice in our maintenance team will support the smooth running of our manufacturing and logistic sites, working across mechanical and electrical systems, machinery and facilities.

• Planned maintenance — assisting with routine servicing, inspections, lubrication and safety checks on production machinery and site equipment.
• Fault‑finding and repairs — helping diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, supporting breakdown response and learning how to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Facilities upkeep — supporting general site maintenance including lighting, utilities, building systems and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Continuous improvement — contributing to lean activities, equipment reliability improvements and learning how to reduce downtime.
• Technical development — building skills through supervised hands‑on work, training modules and exposure to both mechanical and electrical engineering tasks.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You would be a qualified mechatronics engineer. 

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Motivated Reliable Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade B/5 or above) Essential

GCSE Science (Grade B/5 or above) Desired

GCSE Technology (Grade B/5 or above) Desired

Things to consider

A driving licence is essential for this position. Please state if you have a license in your application (or if you are working towards this). 

This is a hands‑on role in a live manufacturing environment, so applicants should be comfortable with the practical nature of the work.

• Physical tasks — the role involves lifting components, using tools and working in and around machinery.
• Working environments — some tasks may take place in warm, noisy, or outdoor areas depending on the equipment being maintained.
• Shift patterns — occasional early starts or staying on to support breakdowns may be required as skills develop.
• Safety requirements — strict adherence to PPE, safe systems of work and site rules is essential.
• Hands‑on learning — much of the training is practical, involving real equipment and supervised engineering tasks.

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

Employer

DAHER AEROSPACE LIMITED

https://www.daher.com/en/

Address

AMBERLEY DRIVE
SINFIN
DERBY

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)