Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

ELE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Nelson (BB9 6RT)

Closes on Sunday 25 May 2025

Posted on 26 March 2025


Summary

ELE Advanced Technologies are looking for an apprentice machinist. ELE Advanced Technologies has provided engineering solutions worldwide for over 65 years. Specialising in the aerospace, industrial gas and commercial diesel engine sectors, we offer a complete package of processes to produce complex, high-integrity turbine components.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Hourly rates can be agreed depending on age and experience

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday. 07:30 to 12:30 on Friday. 30 minute lunch break.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • Operating different machines
  • Learning ELE's products and portfolio
  • Set machines
  • Carry out full inspections
  • Rotate through a variety of departments

Where you’ll work

41 Churchill Way
Nelson
BB9 6RT

Training

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

College or training organisation

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Year 1 will be at Burnley College
  • Following 3 years at ELE

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Location, ability to work overtime and be flexible with working hours (longer term)

About this company

ELE Advanced Technologies has provided engineering solutions worldwide for 70 years. Specialising in the aerospace, industrial gas and commercial diesel engine sectors, we offer a complete package of processes to produce complex, high-integrity turbine components. Technical capabilities, advanced technologies, supply chain management and a sustainable approach combine to create value, lead innovation and make things possible.

https://eleat.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Previous apprentices have developed and progressed through the company and moved into more technically challenging roles such as Technical, Quality or Engineering Roles, or Production Supervision. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311827.

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Closes on Sunday 25 May 2025

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