Mechanical Apprentice
GEL ENGINEERING LTD
Isleworth (TW7 7LW)
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 August 2025
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Summary
Join our team as a Mechanical Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in mechanical installations, servicing, and repairs across the water industry. Great opportunity to build a solid engineering career. You'll assist experienced engineers on-site, supporting installations, repairs, testing, and maintenance across a range of mechanical assets.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4:30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 10 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
• Fitting / replacing pipe work, valves, pumps, walkways & hand railing and steel structures.
• Decommissioning and stripping out plant rooms, boilers, pipework, heat exchangers and other mechanical mechanisms.
• Within the water and wastewater industry, installing penstocks, open mesh walkways, biogas pipework, storage tanks and scraper systems.
• On-site fabrication of metal parts and features, grinding and welding e.g. steel plates and frames for isolations.
• Test mechanical systems, equipment, and apparatus using testing devices such as vibration sensors and infrared cameras, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Inspect mechanical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for repair.
• Complete works as directed by site supervisors and project managers.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools, test equipment and power tools.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems equipment.
• Complete Point of Work Risk Assessments.
• Ensure a clear understanding of RAMS.
Where you'll work
121 Mogden Lane
Isleworth
TW7 7LW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Work-based learning with support from Activate Learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to attend training
Other requirements
Applicants must be able to travel to site as part of this role and be comfortable in working within an environment that works with wastewater.
About this employer
GEL Engineering is a UK-based company specializing in environmental and engineering services, with a focus on wastewater treatment, pumping solutions, and mechanical & electrical engineering. They provide design, installation, and maintenance services across a range of sectors, supporting infrastructure and utility projects nationwide.
https://www.gelengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Ongoing training and skills development. Opportunity for permanent employment after apprenticeship. Supportive team environment. Access to experienced mentors and on-site learning.
After this apprenticeship
This role may lead to a full-time job within GEL engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACTIVATE LEARNING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335494.
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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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