Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice
Inspection Apprenticeship
Location: Stockton (NE)
Hours: 40hrs full time
At TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services, part of the global TÜV Rheinland group, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to helping them reach their full potential. We invest heavily in developing our employees, providing not just the technical knowledge they need but also supporting their personal and professional growth. TÜV Rheinland places a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse workforce, as we believe that unique perspectives and varied experiences are crucial for driving the innovative culture needed to address the complex challenges of tomorrow.
Our Apprenticship development scheme is carefully structured to ensure you gain a well-rounded skill set. You will:
Develop technical skills and specialist expertise in your particular discipline.
Be supported through non-technical training, emphasising personal growth and development of consulting skills.
Take on real responsibilities from day one, working on various exciting and impactful projects across different industry sectors.
Work as part of a diverse team with opportunities to travel through involvement in international projects.
Be actively supported on your journey towards a degree in a relevant engineering field
This hands-on experience supported by formal training allows you to rapidly grow, building both your confidence and capability as an engineering consultant. For those ready to take on the challenge of a rewarding career in engineering, TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services offers the perfect environment to grow, innovate, and make a real difference in building a safer and more sustainable future.
Role Overview:
This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team of inspection engineers delivering inspection services to client companies across the globe in all industry sectors. You’ll work alongside a senior engineer/consultant on all types of project sizes and complexities, with a particular emphasis on an agile approach to identify new and innovative ways of working. The successful candidate will join our existing apprentice development scheme and aim towards becoming a mechanical engineer within the Inspection team. The successful candidate is expected to work through apprenticeship courses towards a degree in a relevant engineering field.
Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions:
Technical contribution
Performs basic mechanical engineering and technical safety tasks to generate initial project deliverables cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. All deliverables will be reviewed and approved by senior engineers and consultants. Exercises judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods. Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables.
Contract management
Identifies variation requests to support contract claims issuing.
Planning and control
Follows work plans and cost estimates in their area of responsibility. Ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
Risk and opportunity management
Supports risk assessments and implementation of resulting actions in their area of responsibility. Documents and handles technical risks according to mitigation guidelines.
Customer
Clarifies technical queries for customers. Interacts with other staff and contractors within their scope of deliverables.
Processes and tools
Uses standard processes, software and tools applicable to their area of responsibility. Reports process and tool inefficiencies, along with suggesting ideas for innovation or improvement
Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential
Five GCSE’s grades 4 to 9 ( A* to C ), in English, Mathematics, Sciences, or relevant subjects
A-Levels in Mathematics and relevant scientific subjects
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
High personal integrity and a strong focus on personal accountability to deliver effective outcomes
Adaptable and able to respond to different situations and personalities
Creative problem-solving and keen eye for detail
Commitment to personal and professional development
Excellent communication skills
Able to work outside of local area on occasions
Capability to escalate as appropriate
Represent and promote TUV’s mission and statement
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Confident at using IT systems such as Microsoft office
Desirable
Risk identification, assessment, and escalation
Innovative thinking
Presentation skills
Ability to effectively challenge and influence
Clean UK Driving License or working towards achieving a UK driving license
Application Details
Please apply with your updated CV. The application cut off date is 31st October 2025.
Start date:
January 2026