Apprentice Pipefitter

Wage: £19,000 a year
Training course: Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours: 40 hours – 8am – 4.30pm, overtime optional, 18 years old and over.
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 2

Summary

This Pipefitting Apprenticeship offers hands-on learning, including practical, on-the-job training, allowing you to learn directly from professionals.

You will be supported and mentored daily.

Wage £19,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3) Hours 40 hours – 8am – 4.30pm, overtime optional, 18 years old and over. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 2

What you'll do at work

The successful apprentice will be enthusiastically engaged in all activities, to ensure they learn all the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and understanding what is required to become a qualified pipefitter.

Hands-on Learning Qualifications Gained Support and guidance from Mentors

Where you'll work

3 HORNHOUSE LANEKNOWSLEY IND PARKLiverpoolMerseysideL33 7YQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Training schedule

The Successful Apprentice will be based at The Engineering College, Monks Ferry (Birkenhead) for the first year, completing practical and theoretical knowledge.

After the First Year, the apprentice will be based at Studley Engineering (Kirkby, Liverpool).

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)Maths (grade 4 or above)Science (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatienceGood Hand-Eye Coordination FitFit and HealthySafe WorkingFollow Health and Safety

About this employer

Studley is a multi-disciplined ME & I contractor, providing a comprehensive service to the process industries

http://Studleyengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are career opportunities within Studley Engineering to progress on completion of your apprenticeship.