Engineering Production Plant Fitter Apprentice

TUDOR GRIFFITHS LTD

ELLESMERE (SY12 0HY)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2025


Summary

Working within our Engineering Maintenance team you will be learning all aspects of replacing mechanical parts, preventive maintenance with some fabrication work included.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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We are offering a higher hourly rate than the standard rate, you will be receiving excellent training from our experienced maintenance team and be joining a company with an excellent reputation and ambitious employees.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday through to Friday 8am- 4pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration

1 year 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

Joining our maintenance team your duties will include:

  • Learning how to change mechanical parts including bearings, drive belts and motors
  • Fabrication work
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Keeping the workshop, van and tools clean and tidy
  • Based at our site in Ellesmere, the role will also involve working at our external sites across the county and bordering counties 

Where you'll work

WOOD LANE
ELLESMERE
SY12 0HY

Training

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

Training provider

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Undertaking this apprenticeship you must achieve: Mandatory qualifications: Diploma in engineering operations (skills) Ofqual regulated Level of qualification: 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Ofqual regulated Level of qualification: 2

Engineering Operatives will work individually or as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations which could include ensuring machines and equipment used are maintained and serviceable, dealing with breakdowns, restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement, operating a variety of machines and other tools. 

Following enrolment, learners engage in a blended programme of training and support that will include attendance at group training sessions in Battlefield Shrewsbury, self-directed learning, email and face-to-face support from their trainer/assessor as well as a programme of training devised by the employer.

Functional Skills - These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life. Learners will complete written and online tests.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical

Other requirements

This vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company. By submitting your application, you are consenting to allow SBC Training and the employer to contact you in connection with your application. Your details will not be shared with third parties.

About this employer

The Tudor Griffiths Group is one of the UK's leading independent businesses in the supply of construction materials and building supplies, ready-mixed concrete, skip hire, waste management and recycling. After more than 140 years it is still owned and managed by the Griffiths Family who live near Oswestry, in North Shropshire

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

After this apprenticeship

If the apprenticeship is a success the apprentice will gain a lot of practical knowledge in plant fitting and fabrication and importantly good health and safety knowledge along the way, for the right applicant the apprentice will be offered a full-time job as a production plant fitter with opportunities for career progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Colin Preece

colin.preece@sbc-training.co.uk

01743454810

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337854.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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