What will the apprentice be doing on site

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO direct contact with Asbestos within this role.

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, and DCU repairs on asbestos removal equipment (e.g. negative air units, HEPA vacuums, and containment systems)
• Perform full decontamination of equipment using specialist chambers in line with strict protocols
• Conduct DOP testing on HEPA filtration systems and PAT testing on electrical equipment
• Carry out face-fit testing and servicing of respiratory masks, including site visits
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical faults in the workshop and on-site
• Inspect, test, and validate equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations (HSE, COSHH, and asbestos requirements)
• Maintain accurate service records, documentation, and reports
• Provide technical support and ensure equipment is returned fully tested, compliant, and decontaminated

You will work within the workshop and on customers site premises

Relevant information about the project

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification, which will take 48 months (plus End Point Assessment) and will be delivered by Leeds City College.

37 hours per week
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
£313 per week (made up of the National Apprenticeship wage plus a £17 travel allowance)

Essential qualities

• Willingness to be trained in operating specialist decontamination chambers and following rigorous decontamination procedures
• A desire for working within the Engineering industry
A desire to undertake fault finding with engineering components
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic

Qualifications Required

5 GCSE's Grade 4-9 including Maths, English and Science

Relevant information about the site

Enable Futures, a multi award winning apprenticeship employer, is partnering with EASE, one of the leading suppliers to the asbestos abatement industry, to employ an Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician to join their team.

EASE is a specialist company dedicated to the maintenance and servicing of equipment used in the safe removal of asbestos. They support the asbestos abatement industry by ensuring all equipment is reliable, safe and fully compliant with strict regulatory standards.