Apprentice Engineer

We have a brand new, exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice to join the Harrods team!  This is a very unique offering – you will be trained by the best in class – and you will finish the 3-year course with a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance. 

About the Role

Following a structured programme, alongside our training provider Train’d Up, you will complete all units and achieve the following qualifications: Level 2 NVQ focused units, Level 3 NVQ Diploma Engineering Maintenance & Level 3 NVQ Sub Diploma. The cost of the course is covered by the company.  

You will shadow key individuals and teams within the engineering and facilities department. This will enable you to get the practical skills required to achieve accreditation.

The training rota will include:

• Engine Room: HV & LV Distribution – Bulk Utilities – Control Room
• Electrical: LV distribution – Lighting – Local power
• HVAC/BMS: Air Conditioning – Chillers – Heating – Building Management Systems
• Water Services: Drainage – Plumbing
• Building Maintenance: Fabric Maintenance – General Builders Repairs

The selection process will consist of an assessment day at our Knightsbridge store, where you will get the opportunity to meet the team and demonstrate your capabilities and desire to work within the engineering and facilities sector. 

About You

You are a dedicated self-starter, able to ensure all training and assessments are completed on time, and you will have a strong customer service/communication focus when dealing with both internal and external parties. You are adaptable to the differing environments and have excellent time management skills. 

You will have good PC literacy and be able to show a clear passion for engineering, facilities and health & safety management, ideally with some knowledge of the industry, whether that be from a personal or professional viewpoint.       

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods