Pipe Fitter Apprentice

PIPEFLEX SYSTEMS LIMITED

BEDLINGTON, Washington

Closes in 7 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

Pipeflex offers the chance to gain valuable hands-on engineering experience while training towards a Level 3 Pipe Fitter qualification. Apprentices will develop practical skills, work on exciting UK-wide projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build a strong long-term career in the engineering industry.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Friday, 8:00am - 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

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Measure, cut, prepare, and assemble pipe systems in accordance with technical specifications
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings and engineering documentation to ensure accurate installation
  • Install valves, pumps, and associated mechanical components as part of pipework systems
  • Carry out pipe bending and fabrication activities using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Perform maintenance, inspection, and fault-finding tasks to ensure system reliability and performance
  • Follow safe working practices at all times, complying with site health and safety regulations
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to support timely and successful project delivery

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:

  • GOOCH AVENUE, BARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEDLINGTON, NE22 7DQ
  • 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. Please be prepared/able to travel to Washington from Monday - Friday for the first year of the apprenticeship.

Your second year will be spent 4 days in the workplace with Pipeflex 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:

4 subjects, including Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Practical skills
  • Hands on abilities

Other requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Hardworking and dependable
  • Practical and enjoys hands-on work
  • Comfortable using tools and solving problems
  • Motivated to build a long-term career in engineering

Please note - this role will require UK-wide travel after training so you must be comfortable with working away from home.

About this employer

Pipeflex is a specialist mechanical and pipework contractor delivering high-quality fabrication, installation, and maintenance services across a wide range of industries throughout the UK. Working on diverse and exciting projects, from industrial facilities to large-scale infrastructure, Pipeflex has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and reliability.

https://pipeflex.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that the successful candidate will progress into a fully qualified Pipe Fitter role, upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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 VAC2000032240.

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Closes in 7 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)