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Employer scheme

Finning UK

The UK Caterpillar dealer, running a well-established heavy plant technician apprenticeship.

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Trades they train

Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineering Fitter

Assemble, install and adjust mechanical assemblies and machinery so they run right.

Pay
£32k–£48k
Level
L3
Train
3 years
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Engineering & Manufacturing

Maintenance Engineering Technician

Keep production plant running — mechanical, electrical and control systems, planned and reactive.

Pay
£35k–£52k
Level
L3
Train
3.5 years
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Hidden gem

Agricultural & Plant Service Engineer

Maintain tractors, combines, excavators and the machinery farming and construction depend on.

Pay
£31k–£50k
Level
L3
Train
3 years
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Motor Vehicle & Transport

HGV Technician

Maintain and repair trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles that cannot afford to be off the road.

Pay
£33k–£50k
Level
L3
Train
3 years
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