Mechanical Pipefitter Apprenticeship

Summary

nZero Group are partnering with TTE Training to collaboratively deliver a Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship. You will be involved in the Mechanical build and installation for nZero Group’s key client projects, including bending and fitting of small-bore and large-bore pipework.

Wage

£16,350 a year

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Apprentices will receive an annual salary review in line with their progression.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, including 12.00pm finish on Fridays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

You will have exposure to all Mechanical-related build and installation works on a variety of client projects. This will involve shadowing experienced Mechanical Pipefitters and liaising with key stakeholders within the wider team including Design Engineers, Project Managers etc. You will be provided with a structured learning plan to follow within the workplace to complement and apply your college-based learning.

Where you’ll work

Helix Business Park
New Bridge Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 4LX

Training

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

College or training organisation

TTE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

You will spend 4 days per week based in the workshop at the Thyson Technology Head Office in Ellesmere Port (CH65 4LR) and will attend TTE Training (CH65 4LT) 1 day per week. As you progress, the opportunity will be available to work remotely on client sites based throughout the UK.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Thyson Technology are part of nZero Group who are the UK's leading measurement and control partner across the biomethane, hydrogen, natural gas and petrochemical sectors. With over 40 years of experience, nZero Group is at the forefront of the UK's drive to decarbonise, providing innovative solutions to energy producers, transporters and industrial users.

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Company benefits

- Enhanced holiday entitlement plus birthday off - Christmas shutdown - Regular funded company social events - Healthcare cashplan via Medicash - Pension scheme - Income protection - Life assurance - Employee referral bonus scheme

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to become Instrument Pipefitter
Progression to Site Supervisor / Team Leader / Service & Commissioning Engineer / Design Engineer
Opportunity to undertake further funded training, i.e. HNC, following level 3 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Naomi Ledgar

recruitment@nzerogroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317758.

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