Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

This Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in the servicing and repair of a wide variety of industrial valve systems. The successful applicant will gain practical skills and knowledge working alongside experienced engineers in our South Shields facility.

Wage

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

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the disassembly, inspection, overhaul, and refurbishment of industrial valves including safety, pressure relief, isolation, and control valves
Support pre-test procedures using our in-house test rigs, with testing conducted to standards such as API 527
Help with the cleaning, blasting, machining, and lapping of valve components to restore functionality and ensure compliance
Identify and report signs of wear or failure during inspection stages
Replace worn or damaged parts including gaskets, seals, packings, and internal components
Assist with reassembly and pressure testing, producing detailed test reports and certification
Participate in the coating and protection process to prepare valves for dispatch, including painting and the fitting.
Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, both mechanical and schematic
Engage in fault finding, reverse engineering, and general mechanical fitting tasks
Collaborate closely with team members while following company safety and quality procedures

Where you’ll work

3 FINLAY COURT
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE34 9QA

Training

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

College or training organisation

TDR 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

The candidate will work towards an Engineering apprenticeship
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level: 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
End point assessment
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade grade 5 minimum)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Valve Services Ltd is a specialist engineering company based in South Shields, providing expert overhaul, repair, and testing services for all types of industrial valves. Our dedicated workshop is equipped with advanced in-house testing facilities and staffed by a highly skilled team of valve technicians. We proudly serve a broad range of industries, delivering high-quality valve refurbishment and certification services across the UK.

http://valveservicesltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of this apprenticeship the leaner will become a time served engineer

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315136.

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Closes in 20 days (Saturday 10 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

VERY IMPORTANT: Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Valve Services in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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