Maintenance Technician - Apprentice Job at Sports Direct (Shirebrook)

Maintenance Technician - Apprentice

Sports Direct

Location:
United Kingdom , Shirebrook

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Provide maintenance support for distribution systems, including conveyor belts, sorting machines, and automated storage systems
Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on distribution equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and safety standards
Monitor the performance of distribution systems to identify potential issues and report any irregularities
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

Requirements:

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
You must not already have a higher degree, or be studying towards a higher degree, in the same or a related field

What we offer:

Frasers Champion- peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month
Retail Reconnect – head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse
Fearless 1200 – links how we perform to how we're rewarded
Frasers Fit – free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships
Retail Trust – free access and support from the Retail Trust charity including a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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