Workshop Apprentice - Engineering Fitter
VELOCITY UK LTD
SUNDERLAND, Washington
Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
Posted on 24 March 2026
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Summary
As an apprentice, you will work with experienced fitters to learn how to assemble, install and maintain bespoke road repair machinery. You will support new machine builds for our fleet and customers, and assist with maintaining company vehicles to keep them safe, reliable and operational.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday - 8am - 4pm Friday - 8am - 12:30pm
Please note, these hours are during your first year with Seta. They may change once you move into the workplace.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Carry out tasks allocated by the Workshop Supervisor
- Work alongside the wider workshop team to learn problem solving techniques
- Support the integration of machinery onto HGV vehicles
- Support general workshop housekeeping and maintenance
- Assist with preventative maintenance and basic fault finding
- Assist with the assembly of new road repair machinery
- Learn how to use hand tools, basic marking out, drilling and light grinding techniques
- Learn how to test, repair and replace components safely
- Develop skills and knowledge with the aim of progressing into a qualified Mechanical Assembly Fitter role
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- WOODBINE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR1 2NL
- 17 Sedling Road, Wear Industrial Estate, Washington, NE38 9BZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Your first year will be spent at Seta in Washington.
Your second year will be spent 4 days in the workplace with Velocity and 1 day with Seta on day release.
Your final 2 years will be spent full time with the employer, with regular reviews with a Seta apprenticeship manager and your employer.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Willing to learn
- Able to follow instructions
Other requirements
- A strong interest in engineering or manufacturing
- Interest in engines, hydraulics, pneumatics or vehicle systems
- Willingness to learn and develop practical mechanical skills
- Willingness to learn about vehicle electrical systems and installation
- Basic understanding of tools or mechanical systems (from education, hobbies or work experience)
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Good communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
- UK driving licence (desirable but not essential)
- Commit to attending college at least one day per week for day release training (from year 2 onwards)
About this employer
Velocity UK Ltd is a Sunderland-based road maintenance and civil engineering specialist, established in 1997. The company designs and manufactures innovative spray-injection patching technology, delivering cost-effective, permanent road repairs for local authorities and contractors across the UK and internationally.
After this apprenticeship
The aim is that the successful candidate will progress into a fully qualified mechanical assembly fitter role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Gabriella Smith
gabriella.smith@seta.co.uk
0191 416 2860
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020688.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.