Mechanical Engineer Apprentice
L H GROUP SERVICES LIMITED
Barton Under Needwood (DE13 8EN)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 May 2025)
Posted on 7 May 2025
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Summary
Are you interested in the practical side of engineering or hands on activities and looking for an opportunity that offers variety, a qualification and potential career growth? If so, this could be the role for you! Wabtec (LH Group) are offering an opportunity to undertake detailed tasks to become a fully-fledged engineer.
- Wage
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£17,316 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday, with ½ hour unpaid lunch break. 7.30am to 12.30pm, Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 10 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
You will have the opportunity to work in a number of departments (including Engine build, Raft build & Test) to ensure that you develop a wide range of engineering skills. We are fully committed to support you during your training and as an apprentice you will be an integral part of the team.
Located in Barton Under Needwood, Wabtec Corporation and is one of the UK’s leading railway engineering companies. The company undertakes the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and overhaul of all types of railway engines and associated components. Our Vision: “Revolutionise the way the world moves for future generations” do you have what it takes to deliver for our customers?
As a Mechanical Engineer you will work within various departments and your development will include:
- Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.
- Career skills such as time management, working analytically, communication and organisation.
- Understanding engineering drawings.
- Learn how to handle equipment safely and correctly.
- Use systematic faults diagnosis techniques to assist in the rectification of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Disassembly & assembly of rafts, engines & transmissions.
- Familiarisation with the company’s systems and procedures.
- Some administrative duties as and when required.
Adherence to Company Health & Safety Policy and safety regulations is essential. You will engage in continuous learning and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme, including attendance at college and on-the-job training.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive on the job training leading to a Level 3 qualification.
- A supportive learning environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic business setting.
- Regular feedback and guidance from mentors.
- A steppingstone to a rewarding career in Mechanical Engineering.
Where you'll work
Graycar Business Park
Barton Under Needwood
DE13 8EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
- Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths and English (grade 4/C 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
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Other requirements
You will need to be able to travel to and from site on a daily basis.
About this company
Engineering Industry/Rail Manufacturer and Overhaul.
After this apprenticeship
A chance to gain essential mechanical engineering knowledge within a progressive company with the potential of a full-time position and career progression on completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319028.
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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 May 2025)
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