Mechanical Engineering Apprentice – 4‑Year Programme
Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on apprenticeship where you'll learn, grow, and help keep a major manufacturing plant running
Are you curious, practical, and excited by how things work? Do you want to earn while you learn and gain real engineering experience with a skilled Plant Engineering Team?
If so, this apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career.
What You'll Be Doing
Year 1 – Full-Time College
You'll begin your journey by building strong technical foundations through full-time study at college. This includes key mechanical engineering principles, health & safety, and workshop skills—all designed to prepare you for real-world engineering challenges.
Years 2–4 – Become Part of the Engineering Team
From year two, you'll be based on site, working alongside experienced engineers to develop your practical skills. You'll gain confidence as you:
Monitor and maintain plant equipment to ensure smooth and safe operations
Work to a preventative maintenance schedule, helping keep equipment reliable and efficient
Respond quickly to breakdowns, learning how to diagnose faults and get machinery back up and running
Support improvements and modifications, including manufacturing or adapting parts to enhance production performance
Learn how engineering supports the entire manufacturing process
This hands-on experience will give you a deep understanding of how a modern production plant operates—and the essential role engineers play every day.
What You'll Gain
* A nationally recognised engineering qualification
* Real-world engineering experience from day one
* Support and mentoring from an experienced engineering team
* Skills in problem-solving, maintenance, and continuous improvement
* A strong foundation for a long-term career in mechanical engineering
Who We're Looking For
* This could be a great fit if you are:
* Interested in how machines work
* A practical thinker who enjoys fixing and improving things
* Keen to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on
* Able to work well in a team and follow safety processes
Ready to Start Your Engineering Career?
Apply now and begin your journey towards becoming a skilled Mechanical Engineer.