Apprentice CNC Maintenance Technician (electrical bias)

Location: Kennametal, Newport, NP194SR

Starts: September 2026

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defence, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Department

Maintenance

Salary & Benefits

Salary: In line with UK Apprenticeship guidance and company policy.
Benefits may include paid training time, holiday entitlement, pension, and progression opportunities.

Job Purpose

An excellent opportunity has become available to join Kennametal as an Apprentice Maintenance technician with Electrical bias at our Newport facility. The successful candidate will Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, technicians and site electrician providing an effective and efficient planned and responsive maintenance service to the production equipment and facilities services with a high level of focus on Safety.

You will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas:

  • Single and 3 phase low voltage Electrical systems, components, and safety protocols
  • Electrical and mechanical repair, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Power Transmission and Rotating Equipment… Bearings; Couplings; Shaft alignment; Belt / Chain drives; Gearboxes.
  • Pneumatic / Hydraulic and Vacuum Systems… Valve types – solenoid, proportional; Cylinder operation; Working with relevant diagrams
  • Induction heating processes.
  • Powder handling equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Develop excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Develop professional communication and customer service skills.
  • Gain a recognised electrical apprenticeship programme certificate.
  • Following reactive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
  • Safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation.
  • Identifying and planning part requirement and correct stock.
  • Facilities maintenance tasks in addition to machine maintenance. 
  • To undertake training on the maintenance of new equipment as required.
  • Continuous improvement and project management. (5S, SMED, and lean initiatives).

Apprenticeship Training & Development

  • Attend college or training provider sessions as required
  • Complete a minimum of 20% off-the-job training
  • Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio and training evidence
  • Prepare for Functional Skills (if required) and End-Point Assessment

Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years of age
  • Minimum education of at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.
  • A strong work ethic and a genuine interest in how things are built and fixed
  • The ability to work in a team as well as on your own
  • You must be able to commute to the site in Newport and the training location in Cwmbran for the duration of your apprenticeship.

How to apply:

Please email a copy of your CV to: Dawn.Morgan@ndgta.org.uk

Please title your email ‘Kennametal Apprenticeship – Maintenance’