Maintenance Apprentice

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Two bright individuals are sought to join Pirelli Carlisle as Electrical Engineering Apprentices in the maintenance team, a 48‑month STO154 programme starting September 2026. The first year is a full‑time basic technical course, followed by an in‑house training plan with day release to achieve a Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance. The role is 40 hours per week with a starting salary of £16,720 and requires five GCSEs grades 4–9 including Mathematics and Science. Applicants must not be funded by government learning schemes. Apply via the careers site with a covering letter and CV by 20 February 2026; aptitude testing on 16 March 2026 and assessments the week starting 6 April 2026. Tips: tailor your CV to show practical skills, emphasise hands‑on experience, and demonstrate readiness for day release study while highlighting your commitment to equality and inclusion.

Electrical Engineering Apprentice Recruitment

COULD PIRELLI BE THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOU?

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking to recruit two bright, enthusiastic individuals to join the maintenance team as Electrical Engineering Apprentices based at the Carlisle site. The successful candidates will spend their first year on a full time basic technical course. The remainder of the 4 year modern apprenticeship will combine a structured in-house training programme incorporating day release studies. This will lead to a Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance. The apprenticeship will commence in September 2026 and the successful candidate will be expected to attain or already possess 5 GCSE grades 4 - 9 including Mathematics and a Science at grades 4 - 9. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate evidence of practical skills and ability. Applicants must not be in receipt of government funding for current learning (this includes any other Department for Education funded further/higher education programme including programmes funded by a student loan).

Apprenticeship Standard Title: Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (STO154)

Duration of Apprenticeship: 48 Months (course approx. 42 months)

Starting Salary (first year): £16,720 per annum (£8.00 per hour)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Applications must be made via the careers website with a covering letter and CV.

In accordance with the Pirelli Group commitment to Equal Opportunities, applications from under-represented groups in the workforce are positively encouraged. 

The closing date for applications will be 20th February 2026.

OTHER KEY DATES: Applicants must be available on a Saturday 16th  March 2026 to undertake an aptitude test at Pirelli Carlisle. The shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend assessment activities including a presentation and interview week commencing 6th April 2026. 

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service related payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)