Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship If you’re wired differently and are excited at the idea of tinkering with new tech like our e-POWER systems, you’ll feel right at home on our Maintenance scheme. Here at Nissan, we’ve designed our 5-year apprenticeship for people just like you. You’ll split your time between learning at college, and getting stuck into hands-on work in our world-class manufacturing plant. Join a supportive and inclusive Maintenance culture where your skills will be developed and enhanced, helping you grow into the Technician you aspire to be. This isn’t just an apprenticeship—it your pathway to becoming a vital part of our team. You’ll be supported by Nissan experts at our world-class plant, ready to share knowledge and encouragement as you progress. From the moment you step onto our shop floor, you’ll make meaningful contributions to the maintenance of our manufacturing plant and gain life skills to carry forward into your career. Our 5-year scheme blends hands-on experience with first-rate college learning, designed to help you develop as far as you want to go. Shift work is part of the role, but we aim to accommodate individual circumstances wherever possible. The rewards are exceptional—we invest in our apprentices because we believe in your potential. You’ll earn over £17,000 a year, with private healthcare and a host of perks including a pension scheme, discounts, monthly prize draws, and access to our employee car scheme*. *Eligible after 6 months’ employment If you’re a practical problem solver, motivated to learn and grow in a supportive environment where your work makes a real difference, then a Nissan Maintenance apprenticeship could be for you. Starting salary: £17,400.58pa Hours: 39 Location: Nissan Sunderland and local Colleges Position: Apprentice Duration: 5 Years Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those from socially or economically disadvantaged communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings and believe diversity strengthens our workplace. Accessibility and Adjustments If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process—such as accessible interview formats, extra time, assistive technologies, or workplace adaptations, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All recruitment materials and assessments can be provided in accessible formats. Supporting Candidates Facing Economic Disadvantage We understand that economic circumstances can create barriers to applying for roles. If costs such as travel, technological access, or other practical constraints may prevent you from taking part in our recruitment process, please contact us. Wherever possible, we will offer support — such as virtual interview options, reimbursement of essential travel costs, or alternative assessment arrangements. What You’ll Need 4 GCSE grades or equivalent (achieved or predicted): Mathematics (Grade B+ or 6+) English (Language or Literature) (Grade A-C or 4+) Two other subjects (Grade A-C or 4+) A positive attitude and motivation to learn 16 or over at the start of your apprenticeship Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland SR5 3NS and local College sites Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026) What You’ll Be Doing Split your time between college learning and working within our world-class manufacturing plant Work alongside experienced technicians to develop theoretical, problem-solving, and practical skills Potential to gain exposure to varied areas including Body Shop, Trim & Chassis, Powertrain, and Press & Plastics Experience advanced technologies such as PLCs, AGVs, and FANUC robots Contribute to the development of current and future Nissan vehicles, including new model launches By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve: Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician* Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician* (*subject to performance. All qualifications may be subject to change). Additional Information We maintain a safe and healthy workplace, which includes pre-employment testing for drugs and alcohol. Communication about your application will be via email. Please check regularly. Questions? Contact: [email protected] If this apprenticeship scheme doesn’t feel like your perfect fit, don’t worry - there plenty more to explore. Take a look at our other apprenticeships and find one that wired to your natural skills, sparks your curiosity, and feels like it was made for you. Got built-in curiosity and love getting your hands dirty to fix and improve things? Then you’ll thrive on our Production and Kaizen schemes. Or, if you have a real eye for detail, our Quality and Paint Repair schemes are made for you. So if you still want to build a future that fits the way you already think, we’ve created the perfect place to do it. Sunderland United Kingdom Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.