Apprentice Engineer

VERALLIA UK LIMITED

Knottingley (WF11 8DH)

Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

As we start to prepare and look ahead to the next 6 month and beyond, we are looking to recruit positions to strengthen our industrial teams. To support this, we are looking for highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our dynamic Engineering Teams at our Leeds and Knottingley Plants on a 4-year apprenticeship.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday Times will vary

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

Duration

3 years 9 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

  • Department operations are conducted in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Management System at all times.
  • To ensure Mould equipment is repaired and ready for production using all tools provided.
  • To apply and follow all work instructions relating to equipment repair.
  • To follow all company procedures regarding health and safety.
  • Ensure all relevant PPE is worn whilst carrying out there daily duties.
  • Ensure that all necessary maintenance information is recorded using the recognised documentation and procedures.
  • Ensure all Company procedures are effectively applied at all times.

Where you'll work

Fernley Green Road
Knottingley
WF11 8DH

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds.
  • You will attend college one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for almost 200 years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future. As such, the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

After this apprenticeship

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

Full time position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049827.

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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)