Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

J G PEARS (NEWARK) LIMITED

Notts (NG23 6SP)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2026

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Summary

Gain industry-recognised qualifications while earning a salary and develop hands-on experience across mechanical and process engineering. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced engineers while building problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Annual pay reviews taking into account progress at work and at college

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm. The site shuts down for full maintenance, and during these periods, weekends and overtime will be worked. Overtime is paid at 1.25.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Duration

4 years

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 will not be limited to:

Working as part of a small team to carry out:

  • Proactive/planned mechanical maintenance
  • Fault finding/reactive breakdown mechanical repairs
  • Mechanical projects and outage works

Where you'll work

Marnham Road
Low Marnham
Nr Newark
Notts
NG23 6SP

Training

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

Training provider

LINCOLN 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

  • The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in the Engineering Fitter Level 3
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor and identified a site mentor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
  • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

More training information

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0432-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)
  • Science (grade A*/9 – C/4)

Desirable qualifications

Level 2 qualification in:

Engineering-based subject (grade A*/9 – C/4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Will need to have own transport a power plant producing steam and electricity from animal by-products Strict health and safety.

About this employer

JG Pears is one of the UK's leading processors of animal by-products and food waste.  Pioneering environmentally-aware practices since we started out in 1972, we play a vital role in the agricultural and food industries.

https://jgpears.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Qualified Mechanical Engineer at CHP plant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051681.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)