Role overview:
Repairs Technician Apprentice
Newark
Newark Distribution Centre
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 2
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per annum + bonus
Shift Pattern : Tuesday - Friday, 07:00 – 17:00, with an early finish on Friday at 16:30
Hours: 37.5 per week
Start date : 6th September 2026
At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
Join our next Apprentice Technician cohort and launch your career at Europe’s largest Repair Centre. Delivered in partnership with Lincoln College, you'll split your time between their Newark campus and Repair Centre, also based in Newark. This two-year programme combines hands-on practical experience with classroom learning, leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineering.
Through a combination of hands-on experience and structured learning, you'll develop the skills to diagnose and repair faults, install and test electronic products, service equipment, safely handle and transport electrical goods, and deliver excellent customer service. Your primary focus will be laptop diagnostics and repair, giving you a strong foundation in technical troubleshooting and product servicing.
As your knowledge grows, you'll also have opportunities to gain exposure to a wide range of technology across the Repair Centre, including TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, mobile phones, and small domestic appliances. If you're a logical thinker, natural problem solver, and motivated learner with a passion for technology, you'll thrive in this programme.
Role overview:
How the programme works
• Tuesday to Friday working pattern
• One week per month at Lincoln College (Newark campus). The remaining weeks at our Repair Centre in Newark
• You’ll be expected to be on site at 7am when based at our repair centre
• Dedicated training delivered by our award-winning training team
• Structured milestones, coaching, and support from our Apprenticeship Manager and technical mentors
• Industry recognised apprenticeship qualification on completion
What you’ll learn
• Laptop diagnostics, fault finding and repair
• Electrical and electronic servicing principles
• Safe working practices and engineering fundamentals
• Professional communication, teamwork and problem solving
• Optional exposure to wider tech categories across the Repair Centre
What you’ll need
• Must live within a commutable distance to both Lincoln College’s Newark Campus and our Repair Centre in Newark
• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• A genuine interest in technology and how things work
• A positive, motivated approach to learning
What you’ll gain
• A recognised level 3 engineering apprenticeship
• Real technical experience with devices used every day
• A clear development pathway with ongoing support
• Opportunities to progress into specialist roles or leadership once qualified
If you’re curious, hands on, and ready to build a career in tech repair and engineering, this programme gives you the best possible start.
Why join us:
Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.
Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.
Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email careers@currys.co.uk and we'll do our best to help.
