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If you are looking to pursue an apprenticeship in Engineering, you’ve come to the right place. We have a rolling recruitment cycle, which means we promote apprenticeship vacancies throughout the year for small to large businesses across the North West.

If you are looking for a particular company hiring apprentices, this page is updated regularly with all of our apprenticeship vacancies. If there are no options available here, please submit your application and we will be in touch with the next steps. Once a vacancy arises, we will be in touch with you via email.

Date posted: November 2023
Location: Head Office
Unit C5, Tenth Avenue,
Deeside
CH5 2UA
Primary Location : Jaguar Land Rover
Halewood, Liverpool

 

Apprentice Electrician Level 3

DACS Ltd was established in 1971 as a provider of electrical control solutions for the transportation sector. They have since grown into a thriving organisation that designs, manufactures, installs and maintains a range of high performance automation and electrical systems for a diverse range of manufacturing industries operating throughout the UK and Europe. Their focus is to provide best performance solutions, developed and installed with minimum disruption to your organisation and within a timeframe to suit your business needs.

Having operated for over forty years, they have acquired an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding service standards, working in accordance with our clients’ operating schedules and practices. They offer highly flexible and adaptable solutions that meet corporate objectives and overcome inherent production challenges. Their tailored service includes design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and support. Their team of technicians can provide onsite and remote support services to suit your exact requirements.

Their extensive knowledge and market leading technical expertise drive much of their ongoing success. Not only do they use state of the art technology and equipment to bring you value-added automated systems but they are able to provide the software and hardware you require to optimise your productivity and operational standards.

Quality is at the heart of everything they do at DACS and they are proud to be accredited with ISO9001:2015, Achilles and CHAS certification. As a responsible, customer-focused organisation, we continually seek to improve our already exceptional standards.

 

Working under supervision the duties include:-

Learning from the supervisor and completing all assigned duties

Completing electrical installation and carrying out various

Maintenance duties

Interpreting schematics

Installation of various electrical systems

Ensure work areas are tidy after work

Work done to a set standard of quality, accuracy

Appropriate tools and equipment are used for tasks

Services are delivered safely on site

Control Panel wiring

 

Future Prospects:

Following successful completion of the Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, there is an opportunity to gain full time permanent employment as a newly qualified Electrician with the opportunity to continue to progress within the company.

Qualifications Required:

Essential

GCSE Grade 4/C  or above Maths

GCSE Grade 4/C or above English

Level 3 – Final Year

 

Personal Qualities:

Attention to detail.

Willingness to travel to other sites.

Strong time management and organisational skill

Ability to work long hours during customer shutdowns.

Good communication skills as this role is customer facing

 

Skills Required:

Able to read schematics

Computer literate

 

Other Important Information:

Candidate must have a full driving licence

 

Reality Check:

Primary location is Halewood, Liverpool but also willing to travel to various sites

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Please Note: Due to the high number of applications anticipated, if you do not hear back from The Engineering College, you should consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, if you encounter any problems with completing an application, please contact our team on 0151 666 1028 or by email to info@theengineeringcollege.co.uk 

Date posted: October 2023
Location: 107-125 Bridge Street
Birkenhead, Wirral
CH41-1BD

 

Apprentice Machinist

M R Engineering Group has evolved into a ‘one stop shop’ for all your Electrical and Mechanical Engineering needs. This enables them to offer engineering excellence and unparalleled speed of service which minimises thier customer’s downtime. As market leaders, they ensure total management and control of your electrical and mechanical needs, 24 hours a day.

 

The apprentice will be trained to produce bespoke components or products for a number of industry sectors. They will use a variety of machines to carry out their work. For example, centre lathes, borers, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines etc.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other Machining Technicians. They also interact with various stakeholders. They typically report to an engineering or manufacturing team leader. Typically, this would be as part of a cross functional team. They may also interact with customers, suppliers, colleagues, quality auditors.

 

Future Prospects:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship the company intend to offer the candidate a permanent position.

Qualifications Required:

Mininum grade 4 in Maths and English

Personal Qualities:

  • Diligent
  • Problem solver
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Good listener – able to follow instructions

 

 

Apply by clicking the button ‘Apply Now’ below.

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Please Note: Due to the high number of applications anticipated, if you do not hear back from The Engineering College, you should consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, if you encounter any problems with completing an application, please contact our team on 0151 666 1028 or by email to info@theengineeringcollege.co.uk 

Date posted: November 2023
Location: Unit 12 Faraday Road,
Britonwood Trading Estate,
Knowsley Industrial Park,
Liverpool, L33 7UT

 

Apprentice Pipe Welder

Tulway Group has established itself as a leading multi-disciplined supplier of high specification mechanical, pipework and steelwork services, providing full site installation services to UK industry. The business provides full turnkey solutions, to include design, project management, installation, and commissioning. Head office is based in Knowsley, Merseyside, with a further 30,000 sq. ft fabrication facility operating in Middlesbrough, Teesside.

Working within the chemical, food, oil & gas, offshore and renewable energy sectors, services include plant and equipment installation, modular construction, sheet metal works, pressure vessel design/fabrication, and emergency engineering work.

 

Why should you apply?

As an SME we can offer close supervision and dedicated support. We have numerous welders within the company with over 40 years’ experience in the field who are keen to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. Work at the company is varied and no two days are the same, there will be work to complete in our fabrication workshop and visits to various local sites. We have a number of key reputable clients, and the company is continuing to expand and evolve.

Support will be provided by our various welders, plus our North West Contracts Manager. Our staff are at the heart of our company, and we prioritise training, development, and staff retention.

We can offer 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension scheme and free on-site parking.

We are seeking a confident self-starter who is diligent and personable to work alongside our experienced welders and pipefitters to align with our succession plan. An ageing workforce is common in the industry, and we are looking for an apprentice who can grow with the company and assist the Knowsley team. The business has ambitious growth plans and is keen to attract people who are passionate about learning and excellent service delivery. As part of the apprenticeship, you will work alongside our welders for 4 days a week and will attend college for 1 day a week whilst working towards the completion of the Level 3 Pipe Welder apprenticeship. Taking a practical, hands-on approach, you’ll learn how we position, prepare and check welding equipment, how we handle and maintain consumables and prepare areas for welding. You’ll witness and understand the rigorous testing and assessment process. You’ll also obtain knowledge of ISO standards relating to quality, the environment, and health & safety.

What will you be doing?

  • Working safely
  • Obtaining, checking, and using appropriate documentation.
  • Obtaining, positioning, and assembling welding equipment.
  • Preparing, checking, and protecting materials and work areas ready for welding.
  • Receiving, inspecting, conditioning, and maintaining consumables.
  • Developing an understanding of technical drawings and how to interpret them.
  • Producing pipe welds when safe to do so.
  • Monitoring weld quality and dimensions throughout welding activity.
  • Adhering to all quality & H&S standards.

Visiting our local sites to support various projects.

Future Prospects:

Full time role as a pipe welder depending on performance. Progression opportunities available as the company expands and evolves.

Qualifications Required:

Essential Criteria

Maths GCSE 4/C or above

English GCSE 4/C or above

Driving licence and own vehicle

 

Desirable

Further GCSE’s

Any certification in welding would be advantageous.

 

Personal Qualities:

  • A strong interest in the industry
  • Effective team player
  • Commitment to learning and development
  • Awareness of the importance of health & safety
  • Excellent timekeeping

 

Skills Required:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent hand eye co-ordination
  • Work consistently to high standards at all times
  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills

 

Other Important Information:

Full driving licence and transport would be beneficial, plus candidate will need to be 18+ to access certain client sites

 

Apply by clicking the button ‘Apply Now’ below.

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Please Note: Due to the high number of applications anticipated, if you do not hear back from The Engineering College, you should consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, if you encounter any problems with completing an application, please contact our team on 0151 666 1028 or by email to info@theengineeringcollege.co.uk 

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