Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Join Pirtek, the UK & Ireland’s leading network of hydraulic hose experts and supplier of premium fluid transfer solutions and embark on a rewarding journey. As an apprentice you will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to maintaining our high standards of product and service excellence.

Wage

£16,600 a year

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£16,600-£18,000.00 per year

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am- 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

To provide a fast customer service for over-the-counter jobs, ensuring a high level of service is maintained at all times
Assisting the Centre Manager with stock control and replenishment
Assemble hydraulic hoses and maintain our tagging system on all hose assemblies produced within the centre
Manufacture steel tube assemblies and bespoke fittings to customer specification
Work alongside experienced technicians to learn and assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fluid transfer systems
Develop a strong understanding of Pirtek's products and services to effectively support customer needs
Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge of fluid transfer solutions
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and team members
Be responsible for the upkeep of the depot cleanliness and general housekeeping
Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and contribute to a positive work environment

Where you’ll work

269A
QUEENSWAY SOUTH
TEAM VALLEY TRADING ESTATE
GATESHEAD
NE11 0SD

Training

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

College or training organisation

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

You will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance Operations and Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard with Gateshead College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any subject (grade A*-C/4-9)
English (grade A*-C/4-9)
Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Mechanical aptitude
Friendly nature
Professional
Trustworthy
Adhere to Health & Safety

Other requirements

All training will be provided and you will be required to attend our training facility in Birmingham.

About this company

Established in 1988, Pirtek has become the UK & Ireland’s leading network of hydraulic hose experts, today operating from 86 regional centres nationwide, providing the best UK Hose service going. Each of our technicians is in-house trained to the highest safety standards, while our mobile units can be on site in just one hour to attend to a hydraulic hose breakdown.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to advanced apprenticeship/ full time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Gabrielle Butler

apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315075.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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