Our apprenticeship programme combines college-based training with work-based learning, under the mentorship of our highly skilled engineering team. From September 2025, the first four weeks of your apprenticeship will consist of intensive training at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, DN34 5BQ. You will then work three days per week at Polypipe, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW, and return to The Grimsby Institute for two full days each week. In Year 2, you will attend college one day per week, spending the majority of your time at our Horncastle site, learning and being mentored by our team of experts. Supported by your training and our team, your tasks will include:
Mechanical and electrical maintenance, installation, fault-finding and repair
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Learning pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Responding to production machinery breakdowns
Assisting with the completion of maintenance documents/worksheets
Supporting engineering projects and improvement works
Servicing and maintaining machinery - TPM/PPM
Providing support to all departments across the site
Contributing to new working methods and participating in continuous improvement projects
Carrying out any other associated duties as required
Training:
Our apprenticeship programme combines college-based training, with work-based learning, under the mentorship of our highly skilled engineering team
From September 2025, the first 4 weeks of your apprenticeship will cover intensive training at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, DN34 5BQ. You will then work 3 days per week from Polypipe, Holmes Way, Horncastle, LN9 6JW, and return to The Grimsby Institute for 2 full days each week
In year 2, you will only attend college for 1 day each week, spending the majority of your time at our Horncastle site, learning and being mentored by our team of experts
You will complete a mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops, face to face training and working towards creating a portfolio of relevant practical evidence
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress
Training Outcome:
The Polypipe Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of capability that will lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression
Employer Description:Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation is a UK leader in the design, development and manufacture of thermoplastic piping systems for major infrastructure and water management projects. From our dedicated site in Horncastle, we support a wide range of sectors including highways, rail, water, residential, commercial and agriculture.
We specialise in sustainable, engineered drainage and water management solutions, with in-house fabrication facilities and a skilled team delivering bespoke systems to meet the evolving needs of the built environment. Our expert teams work with advanced materials and innovative technologies to drive efficient, long-lasting solutions across the UK’s infrastructure network.
As an apprentice maintenance engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the equipment and systems that underpin our high-quality manufacturing processes.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, whilst in apprenticeship training.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Positive 'can-do' attitude,Not afraid to ask questions,Highly driven individual,Self-starter....Read more...
