Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

BYWORTH BOILERS LTD

Keighley (BD21 4NW)

Closes in 26 days (Saturday 25 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 June 2026

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Summary

An ambitious Mechanical Apprentice is required to join the UK’s leading industrial boiler hire company for both steam boilers and hot water boilers. This role will have a main focus on the Valve fitting shop where components are refurbished to be put back into service.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Bi-Annual pay reviews

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (Hours TBC). Any hours worked over will be paid at time and a half overtime.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

  • Work alongside experienced professionals to learn and develop your skills.
  • Assist in the design, installation, and maintenance of valves and equipment.
  • Develop workshop skills such as Turning, Milling and Bench work
  • Conduct tests and inspections on components to identify faults and potential issues.
  • Keep accurate records of all work completed and materials used.
  • Follow all health and safety regulations and protocols.

Where you'll work

Parkwood Boiler Works Parkwood Street
Keighley
BD21 4NW

Training

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

Training provider

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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

*Please note, you will be required to attended classes at Bradford College 1 day a week*

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / C+)
  • Maths (grade 4 / C+)

T Level in:

Mechanical Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Punctual
  • Problem Solving

Other requirements

A driver with access to their own vehicle is an advantage but not essential.

About this employer

In the late 1980’s Byworth were the first company ever to hire out a self-contained portable boiler house. Byworth is now the UK’s leading industrial boiler hire company for both steam boilers and hot water boilers.

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

Company benefits

  • 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (accumulating +1 day for every 5 years' service).
  • Company Pension with 4% contribution.
  • Corporate workwear + PPE.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential for permanent employment

Potential for Company progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Sonia Sidje

s.sidje@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

07776956378

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038226.

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Closes in 26 days (Saturday 25 July 2026 at 11:59pm)