Summary
Are you ready to start your career in mechanical maintenance in the waste management industry? Thalia Waste Management is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for an aspiring Mechanical Technician in Knaresborough, providing hands-on experience in managing electrical systems while pursuing a Mechanical qualification through York College.
Wage
£23,809.50 a year
5% bonus
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday between 8am – 4pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
3 years 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
You will
* Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments
* Carry out mechanical maintenance
* Undertake planned preventative maintenance
* Comply with health & safety legislation
* Be happy to work in a heavily industrial environment surrounded by waste
For insurance purposes, we can only accept applicants who are aged 18 or over.
To see a day in the life at Thalia Waste Management, view our video -
Where you’ll work
Allerton Waste Recovery Park
Moor Lane
Knaresborough
HG5 0SE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
YORK COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You will spend 1 day a week at York College pursuing a Maintenance and Operations Engineering qualification. This course is designed to equip you with the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your role.
Full details of the apprenticeship course can be found here:
More training information
What will I study?
This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician. You will also work towards the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma and produce a portfolio of evidence on which the End-Point Assessment (EPA) technical interview will be based.
Method of delivery:
A flexible model of delivery is available based on the employer’s needs and can include an optional Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
How will I be assessed?
Successful achievement of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. The assessment, with an independent assessor, will comprise of:
Knowledge assessment (multiple-choice paper) - apprentices will be required to complete a standardised scenario-based knowledge assessment consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions, taken under examination conditions.
Practical Assessment - this observation will provide the opportunity for the apprentice to synoptically demonstrate the core and specific knowledge, skills and behaviours of actual plant and equipment in a realistic work situation.
Technical Interview - the interview will be based on the contents of the evidence portfolio, which may be compiled throughout the apprenticeship and finalised during the end-point assessment period.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 2 other subjects (grade 4)
* English (grade 4)
* maths (higher paper) (grade 5)
* science or technical subject (grade 4)
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
* Mechanical engineer interest
Other requirements
Travel to the site can be tricky as public transport is limited. You must meet the entry criteria stated, please note that maths GCSE must be a minimum of grade 5 on the HIGHER paper. You will receive an email from York College within 7 days of submitting your application. This email explains the next stage of the application process, and requires a response from you. Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.