Mechanical Apprentice
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
Eastleigh (SO53 3YE)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 March 2026
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Summary
Deliver professional HVAC, M&E, and control system services. Support mechanical work delivery, assist site supervisors, and ensure projects are completed efficiently, effectively, and to high standards. Maintain compliance with regulations while working collaboratively to meet customer satisfaction.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 08:00- 17:00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
- To Carry out installation and remedial works on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems within a live Data Centre environment under strict supervision
- Carry out all mechanical installations or repairs to plant in accordance with manufacturers schedules, EMCOR company standards & client’s requirements with the help of on-site designated mechanical fitters
- Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements
- Ensure good relationships with site supervisors, fellow engineers, other apprentices & customers when conducting works on site
- Ensure acceptable standards of productivity and workmanship are maintained in the execution of work
- Work as part of a team to deliver an efficient and effective service to the client, customer and stakeholders
- Take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others around you is always considered when working on sites ensuring that other employees, customers or members of the public are not affected by your activities
- Carry out such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Line Supervisor and / or other Senior Managers
- To read, understand & adhere to site RAMS for the work to be carried out & identify hazards to assist in the safe execution of site works
- To identify any shortfalls in training with your supervisor and to work with the administration teams to ensure these gaps are closed
- Maintain day-to-day contact with the site supervisor and attend meetings as directed
Where you'll work
Premier House
Tollgate, Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 3YE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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
1 day a week at college
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade C/4 or above.)
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Math (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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Candidates must be willing to travel and will be assigned to work alongside an experienced engineer
About this employer
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Company benefits
25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
After this apprenticeship
- This is a permanent position, with 90% of apprentices successfully completing the programme and progressing within the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023824.
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Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)