Apprentice Installation, Service & Repair Engineer (3-year Apprenticeship Programme)

Posted: 1st September 2025

Job Title: Apprentice Installation, Service & Repair Engineer (3-year Apprenticeship Programme)
Location: Northwich
Department: Installations
Report to: Installation Team & Training Manager

An employer you can trust

Terry Group Ltd are a British engineering company who have been working in the lift industry for more than 70 years. We design and manufacture our own lifts right here in Cheshire, installing and maintaining them in homes and public buildings across the country and beyond. We are proud to provide our customers with nothing less than the outstanding quality, safety and service they expect from a lift provider they can trust.

This isn’t just an apprenticeship, it’s a chance to learn real engineering skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a future career with a company that values innovation and quality.

Your trusted responsibilities:

Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy problem solving and working with your hands? If so, this could be the ideal start to your career.

• Train as a field based mechanical and electrical engineer in the Home and Platform Lift Industry with the aim of completing the apprenticeship programme and a minimum NVQ level 2 in Platform Lift Installation, Service and Repair
• Attend South Cheshire College as part of the recognised apprenticeship programme, 2 days a week for the duration of the course (MOET – Mechanical Operations, Engineering Technician)
• To work alongside the Installation teams in all aspects of the Installation, Preparatory works, Service and Repair of Home Lifts / Platform Lifts and Inclined Stairlifts
• To learn and develop a variety of electrical and mechanical skills which will be necessary to progress within the Installation, Service and Repair role
• To work in all areas of the business to gain an understanding of the processes and varying tasks required to design, produce and install the equipment

Essential Skills Base:

• GSCE’s in English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)
• Have a willingness and a passion to learn new skills
• Time keeping is vital due to varying start times
• Good communication skills – Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of services in the industry
• Organisational Skills – Managing your workload, specifically any required course deadlines
• Teamwork – The ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and to contribute as required

On-going support will be provided to ensure you maintain your skills base and always deliver to the company’s high standards.

Core responsibilities of the role:

• To assist in the Installation, service and repair of the company’s products in a safe and competent manner
• Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, keep accurate records and supporting evidence of tasks completed
• Successfully complete college assignments throughout the training period, achieving the required grades and skills to ensure the necessary progression is achieved
• Ensure adequate precautions are taken and maintained to safeguard the customer, jobholder, other employees and the public from any hazards connected with his work.
• Complete all paperwork required by the company in an accurate & timely manner
• Maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner at all times whether at college, the factory or on site
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade and role as requested by management
• To maintain clean and tidy work areas at all times
• Comply with all TGL policies & procedures, with particular reference to all Health & Safety policies. All TGL Policies & Procedures are available on SharePoint

What you can expect from us:

• Apprenticeship pay rates apply (with the potential for increases as you progress and develop your skills)
• 22 days holiday per year, plus statutory bank holidays and birthday day off.
• Company pension scheme
• 2 years’ salary death-in-service benefit from day one of employment
• Additional holidays after 5 years’ service
• Comprehensive in-house training programme to get you fully up-to-speed with the wide range of products manufactured

Why Join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while earning and learning on the job. You’ll be supported every step of the way and at the end of your apprenticeship you’ll have the skills to launch a rewarding career in engineering.

How to apply

For all advertised vacancies please complete an application form and an equality and diversity form, which you can find on our website www.terrylifts.co.uk

Click to download:

Application Form

Equality And Diversity Form

Once you have downloaded the forms, please open them using Adobe Reader DC. This is a standard, free, PDF reader which can be accessed at https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader

Quoting Job Reference “JR058 V2”, please send the completed forms, along with any supporting documentation, to email:  hr@terrylifts.co.uk

Postal Address:

HR Department

Terry Group Ltd

Longridge Trading Estate

Knutsford

Cheshire

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