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
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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
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£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
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Monday through to Friday
8am- 4pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 16 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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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