Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

AMEY SERVICES LIMITED

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our SBIM account based in Severn Bridge.

Wage

£25,913 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:00pm, optional overtime weekend & Night work.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 1 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

As an Apprentice Engineering Fitter, you every day at Amey will be different! One day, you might be repairing MEWPs, and another one you will be working with generators and drills. You will be responsible for repairing all types of plant and equipment when required and ensure that the equipment is maintained in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. The plant can include MEWP’s, drilling rigs, lorry-based MEWP’s, generators, and drill.

  • Work with all onsite plant, this includes gantries, cradles, vehicles, and trailers, etc.
  • Six monthly maintenance and servicing of the gantries, include dismantling & changing of gear boxes, drive motors and on a six yearly cycle removing components (drive bogies, etc.) for ISE works
  • Work at height and over the water (River Severn, Wye & Avon)
  • Compliance with the Maintenance Management System/Programs in accordance with approved maintenance manuals/schedules
  • Ensure that all documentation, work orders and service sheets are completed and returned to the office for approvals

Where you'll work

Severn Bridge Specialist Bridges - M5 Avonmouth Bridge, M4 Prince of Wales Bridge, M48 Severn Bridge.

Training

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

Training provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship which will take approximately 39 months to complete.

You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Full UK driving license. DBS requirement. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

About this employer

Amey is a leading infrastructure services and engineering company. Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day and we each take personal pride in our public service. Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients. We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the country.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Permanent employment after completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344783.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.