Job Description

Apprentice Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

Salary:

18,346 + Benefits (Increasing annually)

Site Location:

Marshalls Maltby, Ruddle Mill Ln, Maltby, Stainton, Rotherham S66 7RH / Marshalls Ranskill, Daneshill Road, Ranskill, Retford, DN22 8RB

College Location:

HETA, 3 Ram Boulevard, Scunthorpe, DN15 8QW



Marshalls plc is the UK's leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We've held a Superbrand status since 2010, and we're a successful FTSE 250! Every step we take and every product we make, is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.




Our engineering experts are the powerhouses that keep our machines running smoothly. The teams specialise in maintenance, machining, fitting and installation and electrical and software development. We're committed to implementing best practices in care and maintenance, driven by the creation of innovative technical solutions.



We're committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of our colleagues and we're now recruiting for an Apprentice Electrical Control & Automation Engineer to join our Group Engineering Services team.


Click here for more info on our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme!

So, what's the role about?

We are looking for our 2025 intake of Engineering Apprentices to shape the future of our Engineering function at Marshalls.



This comprehensive 4-year apprenticeship offers a structured learning experience, delivered in partnership with HETA, and complemented by hands-on mentoring on our manufacturing site. You'll follow a personalised training plan, supported by both your dedicated mentor and your manager, gaining valuable practical experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll get to work alongside our skilled engineering team with the ultimate goal of becoming a highly skilled Electrical Control & Automation Engineer.



Your first year will involve attending college five days per week at HETA Scunthorpe. From year two onwards, you will transition to full-time, on-site work at our Maltby & Ranskill facilities. Therefore, you must be able to reliably commute between HETA Scunthorpe and our Maltby & Ranskill sites during your first year. Please note that after you have completed your apprenticeship, national travel will be a requirement of this role.

Ready to apply? Here's what you'll need:

Minimum of 16 years of age Minimum education of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and Science You'll need a strong work ethic and a keen interest in the world of engineering and manufacturing The ability to work in a team as well as on your own
It would be beneficial if you had your own method of transport due to the location of the site

In return, we will provide you with full support along your 4-year Apprentice journey, progressing you towards becoming a fully qualified Maintenance

Engineer with a permanent job following a successful apprenticeship.

Benefits include:

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Guaranteed Christmas holidays Training and development opportunities 5% employer-matched pension scheme Company uniform Free onsite parking Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more! Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay and leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount on Marshalls' products Retailer discounts Marshalls Well-being Centre Share purchase scheme (Minimum age of 18 required for this benefit)
Life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

More about Marshalls

. Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products. To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Links we've shared above:

https://www.marshalls.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/engineering-apprenticeship-programme

https://heta.co.uk/

Application Timeline:

Closing Date: Applications must be received by Thursday 10th July 2025.

Telephone Interviews:

Successful applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview between Monday 7th July 2025 and Friday 11th July 2025.

On-Site Interviews:

If successful in the telephone interview stage, you will be invited for an on-site interview on Wednesday 16th July 2025. *

Offer of Employment:

Successful candidates will receive an offer of employment by the end of July 2025, with a planned start date in September 2025.