Apprentice Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
J.N. BENTLEY LIMITED
Exeter (EX2 5WH)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 13 January 2026
Contents
Summary
We're offering a great opportunity for a talented Apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the construction industry. You will work as part of the Mechanical, Electrical and Process Team to provide support in the delivery of multi-disciplined projects.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Water industry asset maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, general working hours are Monday-Friday 08:30 - 17:00. However, site hours will vary and could start at 07:30.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
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 help incorporate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector
- You will play a vital role in the design, planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects
- Be involved in the design phase of construction projects, providing buildability & commissioning knowledge to assist the design engineers
- Getting involved in hands-on practical work as well as supervisory activities
Where you'll work
Endeavour House
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5WH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Training course
Water industry asset maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work in line with water industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Plan maintenance work, taking into consideration: process safety and following process risk assessments; the impact work has on the environment and on water treatment or wastewater recycling.
- Identify and organise resources to complete tasks, with consideration for process, cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards, including PPE.
- Comply with sustainability principles. Segregate waste for recycling, reuse or disposal.
- Select, check store and maintain equipment and tools.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Communicate in writing and record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and legal reporting requirements.
- Collect, interpret and use data and information using information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.
- Apply teamworking principles.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Communicate with and provide support, technical advice, work updates and information to technical and non-technical colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Comply with security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
- Electrical: Install, commission and decommission cabling and electrical equipment.
- Electrical: Apply electrical theories and principles.
- Electrical: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques.
- Electrical: Modify electrical circuits.
- Electrical: Interrogate information displayed on different types of intelligent control equipment. To include, PLCs, HMIs, Intelligent Starters, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- Electrical: Carry out fault finding and rectification techniques using aids and diagnostic equipment.
- Electrical: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance.
- Electrical: Isolate equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies and lock off systems.
- Electrical: Inspect and test electrical installations and equipment.
- Electrical: Use electrical drawings.
- Electrical: Install different cable types and terminate to their specifications and applications.
- Electrical: Use mathematical theory.
- Electrical: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
- ICA: Apply electrical theories and principles.
- ICA: Install, commission and decommission ICA equipment.
- ICA: Configure instrumentation and control devices.
- ICA: Calibrate and monitor open and closed loop systems.
- ICA: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance.
- ICA: Configure field instrumentation, communication devices and equipment used in system and process control.
- ICA: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques to instrumentation and control equipment, control systems and cabling.
- ICA: Carry out fault finding techniques for instrumentation and control equipment. Use diagnostic equipment.
- ICA: Inspect and test ICA equipment.
- ICA: Interpret and use design specifications, plans, drawings and manufacturer's instructions.
- ICA: Calibrate ICA equipment.
- ICA: Use mathematical theory.
- ICA: Isolate equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies and lock off systems.
- ICA: Install different cable types and terminate to their specifications and applications.
- ICA: Test telemetry signals and configure outstations.
- ICA: Use software to produce programs to be used within the control system.
- ICA: Assess condition of equipment. Identify action required.
- ICA: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
- ICA: Analyse and monitor data to make evidence based changes if required.
- Mechanical: Carry out commissioning and decommissioning tasks on mechanical equipment.
- Mechanical: Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment or components.
- Mechanical: Disconnect and remove mechanical equipment or components.
- Mechanical: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques.
- Mechanical: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance tasks.
- Mechanical: Isolate plant and equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies, lock off systems and depressurisation of pressurised systems.
- Mechanical: Inspect and test mechanical systems and components.
- Mechanical: Carry out fault finding and rectification techniques using aids and diagnostic equipment.
- Mechanical: Carry out inspection and monitoring of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Mechanical: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
- Mechanical: Interpret and use manufacturer’s instructions, design specifications, plans and drawings.
- Mechanical: Apply basic fabrication, welding and thermal cutting processes for mechanical components and structures.
- Mechanical: Apply bench fitting techniques.
- Mechanical: Use machinery. For example, lathes, pillar drills, milling machine, threading machine, mechanical saws.
- Mechanical: Apply mechanical theories and principles.
- Mechanical: Use mathematical theory.
- Work in line with water industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Plan maintenance work, taking into consideration: process safety and following process risk assessments; the impact work has on the environment and on water treatment or wastewater recycling.
- Identify and organise resources to complete tasks, with consideration for process, cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards, including PPE.
- Comply with sustainability principles. Segregate waste for recycling, reuse or disposal.
- Select, check store and maintain equipment and tools.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Communicate in writing and record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and legal reporting requirements.
- Collect, interpret and use data and information using information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.
- Apply teamworking principles.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Communicate with and provide support, technical advice, work updates and information to technical and non-technical colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Comply with security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
Training schedule
You will receive full on the job training from your dedicated mentor. Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment. This training may be carried out virtually, in a local office, onsite or at the training provider premises in Peterborough, which may need you to stay away from home, but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley.
You will work towards your Level 3 Utilities Engineering Technician apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 further subjects (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region;
About this employer
JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.
https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension, Life Assurance, Westfield Health, Profit share Bonus (not Guaranteed), Car allowance for site based roles.
After this apprenticeship
You will be a permanent employee from day one with JN Bentley. However, when you complete your initial apprenticeship qualification, you will be considered for further training. This will be discussed with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team.
From completing a level 3 qualification, this could then lead to you having the opportunity to carry out higher or degree apprenticeships in your preferred field within the mechanical, electrical and process remit.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008521.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.