Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Nissan Motor Corporation•Sunderland, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship 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’s 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.

Requirements

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)

Responsibilities

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