Location: Loughton, Essex
Department Overview
The Bank’s Property Department, through its Infrastructure Engineering team, maintains and enhances our workplace environment—helping to provide safe, reliable and high-performing buildings for colleagues, while supporting the Bank’s critical operations.
Apprentice Technician
As an Apprentice Technician, you will join an established engineering team responsible for the operation and maintenance of essential and non-essential building systems. You will develop practical mechanical and/or electrical skills while working towards a recognised qualification. Key activities include:
- Attend an external apprenticeship training provider two days per week.
- Help maintain, improve and repair mechanical and electrical systems and assets.
- Work with supervisors to carry out fault-finding across engineering systems and assets.
- Complete surveys and investigations under supervision.
- Complete quarterly training reports.
- Deliver quarterly technical presentations on agreed topics.
- Complete health and safety training to IOSH Operating Safely standard.
- Maintain continuity of work and information between colleagues (e.g., clear handovers and updates).
- Attend original equipment manufacturer (OEM) training as scheduled.
- Work towards completion of a Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
Throughout the programme, you will have opportunities to learn alongside experienced technicians across a broad range of plant and systems. The level of hands-on work will increase as your competence and confidence develop.
You will be line-managed by a Team Leader and supported day to day by a Senior Technician mentor (depending on your site). The wider engineering team will also help ensure you have the support you need to succeed.
Your Team Leader and mentor will help make sure your training supports your development, builds the skills needed for the role and meets national standards. They will also be there to support you through any challenges.
The standard working day is 08:00–16:00 (site dependent). You will work a 35-hour week and attend college/training two days per week.
Please note : the training provider is based in Dagenham and you will attend the provider site twice a week. In years 1 and 3 of the apprenticeship, you will be based in Debden for three days per week and Dagenham for the remaining two days. In years 2 and 4, you will be based in Threadneedle Street for three days per week, with the remaining two days in Dagenham.
Role Requirements
Minimum criteria
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (old grade C) or above, including English, Mathematics and at least one Science.
Essential criteria
- Motivation to complete an engineering apprenticeship, with an understanding of the commitment needed to balance work, study and training.
- Evidence of reliability and personal accountability—for example, strong attendance, completing coursework, part-time work, or other responsibilities.
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team, contributing positively and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
- Demonstrable ability to work independently, following instructions and managing time effectively.
- Ability to solve problems, improve an activity, or move a task forward without constant supervision.
- Ability to work with guidance and supervision—following instructions, taking on feedback and applying learning to improve performance.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable interest in engineering/building services (e.g., relevant coursework, a hobby project, work experience or volunteering) and confidence using basic IT tools to record work (e.g., Microsoft Outlook/Excel or similar).
What we offer
You’ll join a supportive engineering team, gain hands-on experience in a complex, safety-critical environment, and work towards a recognised qualification that sets you up for a long-term career in engineering.
- Structured learning and qualifications : A four-year apprenticeship programme, including Level 3 City & Guilds (Electrical or Mechanical), with protected study time and support to complete your coursework.
- Mentoring and on-the-job coaching : Day-to-day guidance from an experienced Senior Technician, oversight from a Team Leader, and regular feedback to help you progress safely and confidently.
- Exposure to diverse engineering systems : Opportunities across mechanical and electrical plant and systems, including planned maintenance, fault finding and improvement works.
- Professional development : Health and safety training (including IOSH Operating Safely), OEM/manufacturer training, and opportunities to build confidence through technical presentations.
- Clear working pattern : A 35-hour week (typically 08:00–16:00, site dependent) with two days per week at the training provider in Dagenham, plus placements across Debden and Threadneedle Street as outlined above
Our Approach to Inclusion
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.
At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.
Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme . If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.
National Security Vetting Process
Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice .
The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.
Salary and Benefits Information
Location : Loughton, Essex
Salary: £27,000
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
- Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
- A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
- An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
- 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
Private medical insurance and income protection.
The Application Process
Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It’s therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.
Recruitment Process
- Due to the Banks anonymised recruitment process, the Recruiting manager cannot see your CV
- When you initially apply you will be asked several questions, these questions are internally called sifting questions. You are expected to fill these in. The more information you put in the better chance you have of going to the next stage.
- Assessment, we invite selected candidates from the first phase (application questions) to Debden for an AM or PM assessment. This consists of an hour-long multiple-choice mathematics paper, a walk around the facility and finally a one-to-one interview with a panel to discuss your CV and about yourself. The whole assessment will last between 2-3 hours.
- Second interview, from the assessment if you are successful, you will be invited back for a second interview to give a 10-minute presentation on Building Services and a more in-depth interview.
This role closes on Tuesday 5 th May 2026 with assessments starting on the 13 th & 14 th May and final interviews on Wednesday the 20 th May 2026.
Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.
