Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Attending industry conferences and workshops to stay updated on new technologies. Shadowing experienced engineers to learn best practices and industry standards. Overseeing quality control programmes and overall maintenance in a facility. Carrying out surveys on equipment and various mechanical systems. Completing data logs required onsite.

Wage: £20,800 a year
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Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday - to be discussed on successful application.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications.
Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.
Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification.
Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment.

Where you’ll work

MELTON WASTE PARK
GIBSON LANE
MELTON
HU14 3HH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

1st Year - On site at CATCH, Stallingborough. Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00
On site - Monday to Friday 40 hours.

More training information

L3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language and/or Literature (grade Level 4)
Maths (grade Level 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade Level 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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Driving license preferred. Age restrictions 18 and over.

About this company

AD Plant based Melton HU14 3HH, first dry AD plant in the UK, commissioned in March 2025. The AD plant will be fed waste fines and converted to Gas supplied locally and to the main grid. We are part of the Melton Green Energy Park, the site AD Plant is £26 million investment on the park.

https://www.transwasteltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programme. Company Pension.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Ellie Ryal

ellie.ryal@catchuk.org

01469 552835

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305641.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Monday 17 March at 11:59pm)

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