Apprentice Pipefitter

STUDLEY ENGINEERING LTD

Merseyside (L33 7YQ)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026)

Posted on 25 March 2026

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Summary

This Pipefitting Apprenticeship offers hands-on learning, including practical, on-the-job training, allowing you to learn directly from professionals.

You will be supported and mentored daily.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours
40 hours – 8am – 4.30pm, overtime optional, 18 years old and over.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

The successful apprentice will be enthusiastically engaged in all activities, to ensure they learn all the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and understanding what is required to become a qualified pipefitter.   

  • Hands-on Learning
  • Qualifications Gained
  • Support and guidance from Mentors 

Where you'll work

3 HORNHOUSE LANE
KNOWSLEY IND PARK
Liverpool
Merseyside
L33 7YQ

Training

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

Training provider

MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST

Training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
  • Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
  • Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
  • Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
  • Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
  • Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
  • Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
  • Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
  • Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Training schedule

The Successful Apprentice will be based at The Engineering College, Monks Ferry (Birkenhead) for the first year, completing practical and theoretical knowledge.

After the First Year, the apprentice will be based at Studley Engineering (Kirkby, Liverpool).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • Science (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Good Hand-Eye Coordination Fit
  • Fit and Healthy
  • Safe Working
  • Follow Health and Safety

Other requirements

The following are essential for this apprenticeship.

  • Good Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fit and Healthy
  • Willing Candidates
  • Ability to gather evidence and update portfolios
  • Be able to follow health and safety rules, procedures, and safe working practices to ensure own safety and that of others
  • An interest in Engineering
  • Independent Learner
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Good Attitude to work
  • Happy/ pleasant nature

 

About this employer

Studley is a multi-disciplined ME & I contractor, providing a comprehensive service to the process industries

http://Studleyengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are career opportunities within Studley Engineering to progress on completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST

Elaine Kerr

e.kerr@theengineeringcollege.co.uk

07770349902

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023057.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026)

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