Apprentice Service Engineer – Computer‑to‑Plate (CTP)

Field‑based – UK

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

Salary: £30,000 per year

Monday–Friday

Marlowe Digital Ltd is the UK’s largest independent provider of prepress equipment services. We are looking for an Apprentice Service Engineer to join our established service team and develop a long‑term career working with Computer‑to‑Plate (CTP) and prepress imaging systems.

This role offers structured, hands‑on training within a specialist engineering environment, supporting both planned installations and reactive service work alongside experienced service engineers.

• Assisting with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of CTP imaging systems
• Supporting breakdown diagnostics and preventative maintenance visits
• Learning electrical, electro‑mechanical, and software fault‑finding techniques
• Assisting with customer support and system operation
• Completing service reports and documentation with guidance
• Working closely with senior engineers, technical, and logistics teams
• UK‑wide travel, with occasional overnight stays as required
  

• A minimum qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, such as:
• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical‑Electrical Engineering
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Electro‑Mechanical Engineering
• A solid grounding in electrical and electronic principles
• Strong interest in hands‑on engineering and fault‑finding
• Practical mindset and confidence working with tools and technical equipment
• Willingness to learn and develop in a field‑based engineering role
• Full UK driving licence (or actively working towards xwzovoh one)
• Reliable, organised, and professional in a customer‑facing environment
  

• £30,000 starting salary
• Full training and mentoring from experienced service engineers
• Clear progression into a qualified Service Engineer role
• Company vehicle, tools, laptop, and phone
• 20 days holiday, increasing to 24 days
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Stable Monday–Friday working pattern
• Friendly, supportive team and a long‑term career opportunity

To apply, please submit your CV.