Apprentice Seal Repair Technician
AESSEAL PLC
Derby (DE24 8HL)
Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026
Posted on 16 January 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to joining a leading engineering company based in Derby as their new Apprentice Seal Repair Technician where you will be involved in stripping, measuring, assessing, reporting, building and testing.
- Wage
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£16,536 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 March 2026
- Duration
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3 years 4 months
- Positions available
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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
To operate in accordance with Company Standards and apply sound engineering principles to ensure repeatable product and service quality.
A ‘hands-on’ role, the position will require the direct handling of products received for refurbishment (stripping, measuring, assessing, reporting, building and testing).
To produce written Condition Reports for both AESSEAL® and non-AESSEAL® products. These must be completed to a high standard and communicated in a timely manner.
To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical seals and the refurbishment process.
Where applicable, to record, share and protect acquired knowledge and practice, in keeping with developing the Company’s intellectual property / capital.
When required, to offer support to the Derby operation.
To communicate any issues (technical, quality, commercial or delivery-based) to respective stakeholders in a timely and coherent manner.
To fully support excellent working practices, including:
- Health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Team behaviour.
- Housekeeping.
- Continuous improvement.
- QuEST compliance.
To assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to further the good performance of the Company.
N.B this list is not exhaustive, the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within his/her level of skill and ability.
Where you'll work
Wetherby Road
Derby
DE24 8HL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
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
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Engineering Fitter L3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
More training information
This is an immediate start to support the company with a current vacancy – the apprenticeship training will not begin until August 2025.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
AESSEAL's has several functions. First, it designs and manufactures sealing solutions for a sustainable future. Second, as an ambassador for sustainability its designs, produces and installs environmental solutions globally. The business pursues excellence and is focused on reliability, and the avoidance of waste. In addition, its world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for full-time employment for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009021.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026