Mechanical Apprentice

NATIONAL COALMINING MUSEUM FOR ENGLAND TRUST LTD

WAKEFIELD (WF4 4RH)

Closes in 12 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 July 2025

Print

Contents

Summary

Working as a member of the mechanical team, the purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality mechanical service across the Museum site, both surface and underground.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

To complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship.

To gain hands on operational experience by working closely with the Museum’s mechanics/fitters assisting with the following duties:

  • Assist in the installation, testing and maintenance of mechanical equipment, appliances, plant and fixtures using both hand tools and power tools
  • Assist in fault-finding and repair of plant, systems and equipment and carry out any repairs as required
  • To identify hazards, defects and a requirement for adjustment or repair ensuring compliance with legislation and good practice
  • To assist in the recording of any installation, small works, periodic testing and repair works in line with the Museum’s maintenance plan
  • To carry out a varied range of tasks within the Engineering teams assisting colleagues as required
  • Gain an understanding of computer-based records associated with mechanical tests / maintenance and assist in keeping these records up to date
  • To ensuring a high standard of housekeeping whilst works are progressing
  • To ensure that all methods of works comply with the Museum’s policies, in particular health & safety and fire
  • Participation in Risk Assessments  as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work / Permit to Work preparation
  • Interpretation of technical drawings
  • Preparation of reports on work done
  • As part of the Museum’s team, you will also be required to assist with the underground tours in the role of tour guide

Where you'll work

CAPHOUSE COLLIERY
NEW ROAD
OVERTON
WAKEFIELD
WF4 4RH

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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.

Training schedule

  • Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • You will attend Kirklees College throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, the duration of this apprenticeship is 42 months with a 6 month EPA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / C or above)
  • English (grade 4 / C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

The Museum is overseen by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for the strategic direction of the Museum. Its members have experience and knowledge in areas that are able to support the Museum. All employees at the Museum are essential to the achievement of the Museum’s aims. For some departments there is a direct and immediate link between the Museum’s aims and their prime purpose, whereas for other departments there is a supporting role, which underpins the aims.

https://www.ncm.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • If successful completion of apprenticeship this would potentially move in to full time employment at the National Coal Mining Museum

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Mark

mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333787.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.