RPL is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join us as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice. You will spend part of your week at college, gaining the theoretical knowledge and skills needed for your Modern Apprenticeship, while the remainder of your time will be on site, applying what you learn under the guidance of our company Engineer.\n\nTypical Day\n\nYou will work on a wide variety of machinery and vehicles, ranging from small to very large. Your duties will include servicing, fault finding, vehicle repair, operating specialist equipment, and all other associated tasks.\n\nTraining at RPL is not just hands-on. We believe that computer skills and understanding the theory behind the work are as important as practical experience. The college element of your apprenticeship will provide a solid grounding in these areas, while on-site work will allow you to put your learning into practice. On-the-job training will be provided on site, working alongside your mentor, the company Engineer.\n\nDuring your first year, you will attend college to complete a Modern Apprenticeship, studying General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering modules. Alongside this, you will spend part of your time on site gaining hands-on experience and learning the role.\n\nIn year two, you will attend college one day per week, with the remainder of your time spent on site. Year three will follow the same pattern, with one day per week at college and the rest of your time working on site.\n\nThe time spent at college through day release will enable you to gain the academic qualifications required by the Apprenticeship framework, leading to qualification as a Mechanical Engineer.\n\nYou will be expected to undertake self-study to reinforce what you learn through both on- and off-the-job training in order to successfully achieve your Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. The successful applicant will be confident, self-motivated, and eager to get involved in a wide range of tasks supporting the Engineer.\n\nA genuine interest in working with machinery, an inquisitive nature, and a desire to fix and understand how things work are considered just as important as academic achievement.\n\nApplicants must hold five or more National 5 qualifications, including Mathematics, English, and a Science. Additional technological subjects â such as Craft & Design, Technical Studies, Woodwork, or Metalwork â will be viewed favourably.\n\nYou must be computer literate and reasonably tech-savvy.\n\nInitial on-site interviews will be carried out as part of the selection process. RPL Ltd.