Apprentice Pipefitter

Summary

Our 36-month Pipefitter Apprenticeship programme is an immersive learning experience, blending technical knowledge with practical training to help you gain the qualifications you need for a successful career. In this role, you’ll develop the skills and experience needed to achieve Engineering Technician status and become a qualified pipefitter.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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A debt free path to earning an industry leading qualification A competitive salary through the 3 year apprenticeship program The opportunity to learn from world class engineers and other professionals Additional fully accredited training

Training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Hours

CATCH- September- July, Monday- Friday, 8am- 4pm PJD- Monday- Thurs 0800- 1600 Friday 0800- 1400

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 4 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

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

As a Pipefitter Apprentice, you will:

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
Shape and profile pipes and components using power tools, mechanical cutting machines, and other equipment
Learn how to work with various materials, such as carbon, stainless, and other alloys
Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications
Collaborate with pipe welders and across the wider business on various projects
Receive specific training tailored to nuclear industry requirements

In addition to the above, you’ll also receive training on manual handling techniques and working in potentially hazardous environments.

Where you’ll work

3 Eco Business Park
Eco Way, Dunscroft
Doncaster
DN7 4JJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Your training plan

The apprenticeship follows a 3 year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday-Friday 8am- 4pm.

The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite. Where you will be deployed out to PJD Client sites around the UK, with possible opportunities to work outside the UK if the need arises.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (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
Team working
Punctuality

Other requirements

Driving licence is beneficial but not essential but you must be able to make your own way to CATCH then to PJD.

About this company

Engineered to deliver, From our inception, we have been instrumental in the maintenance and life extension of the majority of the UK’s fossil fuel power generation fleet and have played a significant role in the evolution and maintenance of the country’s growing Biomass and Energy from Waste fleet. This experience in the power generation sector extended our services into a wide range of industrial sectors including Petro-Chemical, Chemical, Paper, Cement and Food and Beverage.

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Company benefits

A Blended learning approach at our dedicated training facilities and real work experience at sites around the UK Dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship Company pension scheme 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

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 VAC1000314051.

Apply now

Closes tomorrow (Monday 21 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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