Pipefitter Apprentice
ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED
Cheshire (CH65 4HB)
Closes in 15 days (Monday 5 May 2025)
Posted on 17 April 2025
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Summary
Are you looking for an exciting job with a chance to be at the cutting edge of technology? Pipefitting offers the opportunity of a secure career in a range of different industries, and one of the most interesting ways of becoming a successful pipefitter is to train through an Apprenticeship Programme. If you are interested in please apply
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
- Hours
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8.00am - 4.00pm Monday – Friday.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Plan how to do a job based on engineering designs
- Make or modify parts in a workshop
- Assemble components ready for installation
- Install and join pipework, using bolting and welding methods
- Carry out planned maintenance checks
- Find and fix faults
- Respond to emergency callouts
- The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- Knowledge of building and construction
- Knowledge of engineering science and technology
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Design skills and knowledge
- The ability to work well with your hands
- The ability to work well with others
- The ability to use your initiative
- To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or a hand-held device
Where you’ll work
The Administration Building 5th Floor
Stanlow Manufacturing Complex
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 4HB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST
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
- Upskilling in Maths and English
- Technical Certificate
- Practical Workshop
- Theory Classroom
- Level 3 Certificate
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Science (grade 4 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
Other requirements
You Must be able to commute to Stanlow Oil Refinery daily and to the Engineering College in Birkenhead Driving License would be beneficial
About this company
EET Fuels (ESSAR) is a leading player in the decarbonisation of the UK economy through its delivery of an energy transition hub at Stanlow in the heart of the North West near Liverpool, Chester and Manchester. Stanlow is a strategic refinery producing vital fuels for UK transportation – around 16% of road fuels are produced here. The process of making refined products is carbon intensive, and, like most refineries, Stanlow is therefore a substantial emitter of CO2. We will continue manufacturing these vital, hard-to-abate fuels to customers but are significantly reducing the CO2 emissions associated with them. And that is what we are doing to become one of the first net zero refinery operations in the world.
https://www.eetfuels.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Good Pension Scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Pipefitting offers the opportunity of a secure career in a range of different industries, and one of the most interesting ways of becoming a successful pipefitter is to train through an Apprenticeship Programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST
Elaine Kerr
e.kerr@theengineeringcollege.co.uk
07770349902
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314149.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Monday 5 May 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
Please apply direct through to our application portal were you can complete the application form for this Apprenticeship. Please state the company as EET Fuels and Pipefitting