Maintenance Technician - Apprentice
Frasers Group
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Shirebrook England United Kingdom
Engineering
Company Description
At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Why join us?
Our vision – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
Think without limits – Think, think fast, think fearlessly
Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
Are you ready to join the Fearless?
Job Description
As part of our ongoing investment in people and talent, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to begin their journey into engineering and maintenance through our Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to take the next step in their career and develop specialist technical skills within our Maintenance and Facilities teams.
As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain, repair, and improve our equipment, machinery, and building systems that keep our sites running efficiently. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, in a support technician capacity, gaining practical hands-on experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This apprenticeship will last 48 months with an additional 4 months to complete your EPA. If successful, the apprenticeship will start in August 2026 with onboarding beginning from the end of May, which you will need to be available for. You will be required to attend college for 1 day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Is this right for you?
This apprenticeship is challenging, rewarding, and best suited to individuals who want to build a long-term engineering career. If the following describes you, this could be your opportunity to begin a long and successful engineering career within Frasers Group:
Work ethic & Learning commitment
The programme will suit you if you:
Are prepared to commit to regular study, both at college and through structured self-learning.
Can cope with the practical, physical, and hands-on nature of engineering work.
Are motivated to progress towards becoming a fully competent multi-skilled Maintenance Technician.
Are comfortable stepping into unfamiliar challenges and learning from mistakes.
Core Behaviours
These reflect what we expect from engineers-in-training at Frasers Group:
Ownership & Reliability – You show up prepared, follow processes, complete work to a high standard, and take responsibility for your learning and actions.
Safety First Mindset – You consistently work safely, follow all procedures, and understand that unsafe shortcuts are never acceptable.
Curiosity & Problem-Solving – You’re keen to understand how things work, ask questions, and apply logical steps when investigating issues and solving problems.
Team Player – You communicate clearly, support others, and show respect to colleagues across all departments.
Professionalism & Attitude – You remain calm under pressure, respond positively to feedback, and demonstrate consistent, dependable conduct.
Minimum Technical Expectations (During Training)
As you progress through the programme, through you should be able to demonstrate:
Troubleshooting ability appropriate to your stage, starting with following clear instructions, progressing to independently resolving standard faults, and eventually supporting complex, multi-system issues.
Competence in practical maintenance tasks, under supervision initially, then independently when assessed as safe.
Progressive development in electrical and mechanical skills, with evidence of competence through observation and practical assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide maintenance support for distribution systems, including conveyor belts, sorting machines, and automated storage systems. Working and supporting closely with the maintenance technicians as well as the ability to work autonomously.
Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on distribution equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and safety standards with appropriate support where required.
Monitor the performance of distribution systems to identify potential issues and report any irregularities or potential problems to the maintenance supervisor.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance checks.
Work closely with the distribution and logistics teams to support seamless operations.
Assist with the implementation of new systems and technologies within the distribution centre.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a UK national, or a non-UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status.
Have lived in the UK, an EEA country, or a British Overseas Territory for at least 3 years before the programme start date (August 2026).
Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme.
Not be registered on another UK government-funded course for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Be 18 years or older.
Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
If your qualifications were obtained outside of the UK, you will need a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC (www.enic.org.uk).
You must not already have a higher degree, or be studying towards a higher degree, in the same or a related field.
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Every candidate will receive a response, whether successful or unsuccessful.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm key details to verify eligibility.
Eligible applicants will be invited to a first stage interview with the recruiter - this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values.
Once confirmed, the applicant will be invited to an in-person assessment centre which will involve different tasks to see your skills in action.
At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Why join us?
Our vision – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
Think without limits – Think, think fast, think fearlessly
Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
Are you ready to join the Fearless?
Job Description
As part of our ongoing investment in people and talent, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to begin their journey into engineering and maintenance through our Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to take the next step in their career and develop specialist technical skills within our Maintenance and Facilities teams.
As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain, repair, and improve our equipment, machinery, and building systems that keep our sites running efficiently. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, in a support technician capacity, gaining practical hands-on experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This apprenticeship will last 48 months with an additional 4 months to complete your EPA. If successful, the apprenticeship will start in August 2026 with onboarding beginning from the end of May, which you will need to be available for. You will be required to attend college for 1 day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Is this right for you?
This apprenticeship is challenging, rewarding, and best suited to individuals who want to build a long-term engineering career. If the following describes you, this could be your opportunity to begin a long and successful engineering career within Frasers Group:
Work ethic & Learning commitment
The programme will suit you if you:
Are prepared to commit to regular study, both at college and through structured self-learning.
Can cope with the practical, physical, and hands-on nature of engineering work.
Are motivated to progress towards becoming a fully competent multi-skilled Maintenance Technician.
Are comfortable stepping into unfamiliar challenges and learning from mistakes.
Core Behaviours
These reflect what we expect from engineers-in-training at Frasers Group:
Ownership & Reliability – You show up prepared, follow processes, complete work to a high standard, and take responsibility for your learning and actions.
Safety First Mindset – You consistently work safely, follow all procedures, and understand that unsafe shortcuts are never acceptable.
Curiosity & Problem-Solving – You’re keen to understand how things work, ask questions, and apply logical steps when investigating issues and solving problems.
Team Player – You communicate clearly, support others, and show respect to colleagues across all departments.
Professionalism & Attitude – You remain calm under pressure, respond positively to feedback, and demonstrate consistent, dependable conduct.
Minimum Technical Expectations (During Training)
As you progress through the programme, through you should be able to demonstrate:
Troubleshooting ability appropriate to your stage, starting with following clear instructions, progressing to independently resolving standard faults, and eventually supporting complex, multi-system issues.
Competence in practical maintenance tasks, under supervision initially, then independently when assessed as safe.
Progressive development in electrical and mechanical skills, with evidence of competence through observation and practical assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide maintenance support for distribution systems, including conveyor belts, sorting machines, and automated storage systems. Working and supporting closely with the maintenance technicians as well as the ability to work autonomously.
Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on distribution equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and safety standards with appropriate support where required.
Monitor the performance of distribution systems to identify potential issues and report any irregularities or potential problems to the maintenance supervisor.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance checks.
Work closely with the distribution and logistics teams to support seamless operations.
Assist with the implementation of new systems and technologies within the distribution centre.
Qualifications
Qualifications
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a UK national, or a non-UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status.
Have lived in the UK, an EEA country, or a British Overseas Territory for at least 3 years before the programme start date (August 2026).
Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme.
Not be registered on another UK government-funded course for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Be 18 years or older.
Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
If your qualifications were obtained outside of the UK, you will need a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC (www.enic.org.uk).
You must not already have a higher degree, or be studying towards a higher degree, in the same or a related field.
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Every candidate will receive a response, whether successful or unsuccessful.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm key details to verify eligibility.
Eligible applicants will be invited to a first stage interview with the recruiter - this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values.
Once confirmed, the applicant will be invited to an in-person assessment centre which will involve different tasks to see your skills in action.