Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice here at SMD, you will learn within our workshop how to assemble a range of mechanical equipment that will support our clients all around the world.

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 - Thursday, 6.30am - 3.00pm and Friday, 6.30am - 12noon

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 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

You will gain experience of operating in an engineering environment and learn how to assemble equipment through reviewing part lists and engineering drawings
Through your apprenticeship will learn how to assemble our equipment safely and effectively but also learn about continuous improvement activities within the business
You will be trained in all of areas of our equipment through our skills teamleaders and technicians and will also receive relevant commercial training relevant to your role, alongside the training at college

Where you'll work

Turbinia Works Davy Bank
Wallsend
NE28 6UZ

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)

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What you'll learn

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

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
End Point Assessment

More training information

Practical training and the Level 3 BTec will take place at TDR Training in Longbenton

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or English Literature (grade 5/C or above)
Maths (grade 5/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

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

Other requirements

This role will ideally suit a candidate who is completing BTec Level 3 or A Levels. Given the starting times having a driving licence will beneficial.

About this company

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been. We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity.

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After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321267.

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Closes in 26 days (Sunday 15 June 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 SMD in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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