Facility Technician Apprentice

Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Are you ready to kick-start a rewarding career in engineering? Join us as a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprentice and become part of a team that keeps vital systems running at Boulby Underground Laboratory. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to learn how to maintain and service complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in a wide range of environments.

You’ll gain valuable industry experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

• Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
• Contract Type: Fixed‑Term, 48 months
• Hours: Full‑time, 37 hours
• Location: Boulby Underground Science Facility, Boulby Mine Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea, Cleveland TS13 4UZ
• Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2026
• Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026
• Start Date: September 2026

• Practical Operations:
  Driving forklifts and vehicles underground and on the surface, and working with cranes and lifting equipment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Gathering and logging data, maintaining nitrogen systems, and learning how to manage compressed gases and cryogenic liquids.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Helping identify and fix faults in air conditioning, water systems, extraction units and more.
• Safety First:
  Supporting health and safety processes by creating risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Variety of Tasks:
  From emergency lighting and fire system checks to assisting with new plant installations alongside contractors.
• World‑Class Science:
  Playing a key role in installing and supporting world‑leading scientific equipment used for cutting‑edge research.
• Learning Big Machinery:
  Operating MEWPs, scissor lifts, and other specialist equipment under supervision.

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
• An awareness of basic health and safety
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training
• Interest in Engineering, Facilities Management & Science
• Comfortable with hands‑on tasks, tools and machinery.
• Comfortable working underground and in varied conditions.
• Can think logically and troubleshoot under guidance.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when recording data, performing checks, and following instructions.
• Reliable and responsible, good time‑keeping and an ability to take ownership of tasks.

IMPORTANT – Applicants must be 18 years of age or older when they start the position to comply with site health and Safety regulations.

• Your salary will increase annually as you progress through your apprenticeship, in line with policy.
• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links / free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please note that we can only accept a maximum of two applications per candidate.

Parts of our application process involve submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based on how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.

What could you achieve with the world‑leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!

Online applications are preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename…