Engineering Fitter Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship

Wage: £22,880 a year
Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm.
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

You will be trained, coached, and mentored to carry out on-site operations and maintenance support for a range of industrial utility equipment, including combined heat and power, steam boilers, pumps and motors, water treatment, filtration systems, chemical dosing, air compressors, refrigeration plant, and electrical systems.

Wage £22,880 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)  25 days of annual leave  Access to our company pension scheme Training course Engineering fitter (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on steam boilers and utility plants, compressed air systems, cooling systems, pumps and motors. Assist with routine steam boiler operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities with the ability to multi-skill where possible, with a proven trade bias. Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical LV control and power circuits.  Regular monitoring, supervision and interaction of key subcontractors.

Where you'll work

Diageo, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Aston Lane North, Runcorn,WA7 3BE

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 Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.Reporting work outcomes or issues.Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.Operating within limits of responsibility.Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.Reporting work outcomes or issues.Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.Operating within limits of responsibility.Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

Apprentice will be based at The Engineering College full time for the first year, then move on to site to continue their apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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 skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

About this employer

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet’s natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

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Company benefits

One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community.

After this apprenticeship

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.