Engineering Apprentice
SULZER SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
Sutton-In-Ashfield (NG17 2JZ)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
Our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme gives you hands‑on experience with real rail equipment, guided by industry experts. If you’re curious about how things work, enjoy problem‑solving, and want a practical pathway into a long-term engineering career, this is your perfect next step
- Wage
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£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Enjoy planned pay rises throughout your apprenticeship, with a market‑leading, competitive salary waiting for you upon completion.
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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07:30-16:00 Mon to Thur.
06:30-15:00 Fri
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with dismantling, cleaning, inspecting and reassembling rail components such as traction motors and generators
- Support engineers with routine maintenance, fault‑finding and basic repair tasks
- Help with mechanical tasks including fitting, basic machining, grinding and preparing parts for overhaul
- Take part in electrical testing and inspection activities under supervision
- Assist in the refurbishment of bogie components and other mechanical assemblies
- Learn to use workshop tools, measuring equipment and engineering machinery safely and correctly
- Maintain accurate workshop records and follow quality‑control procedures
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with health & safety standards
- Shadow experienced technicians to build technical knowledge and practical engineering skills
Where you'll work
Fulwood Road South
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 2JZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QUALITRAIN LIMITED
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
- Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
- Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
- Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
- Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
- Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
- Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
- Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
- Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
- support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
- Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Conducts handover activities.
- Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
- Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
- Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
- Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
- Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
- Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
- Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
- Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
- Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
- support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
- Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Conducts handover activities.
Training schedule
Year 1 - Full‑Time College:
You’ll spend your first year at college working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 engineering qualification. This gives you the foundation knowledge and core skills you’ll need before joining the team on-site
Years 2, 3 & 4 - On‑Site Development:
- From your second year onwards, you’ll be based within our engineering teams. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, apply what you’ve learned, and continue your studies towards a Level 3 qualification and your final Apprenticeship Standard
- Throughout this time you’ll receive regular mentoring, internal training, and opportunities to broaden your experience across different engineering tasks
Requirements
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering, renowned for its expertise in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across various industries. With a legacy spanning over 190 years, Sulzer operates in more than 180 locations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. In 2025, Sulzer was once again recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its commitment to excellence in employee development, workplace culture, and career progression.
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Company benefits
- Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
- 33 Days Annual Leave
- Company-wide Bonus Schemes
- Pension plan
- Onsite 24/7 Gym
- Onsite Canteen
- Free Parking
After this apprenticeship
- Clear progression routes, with many past apprentices now thriving in leadership and specialist roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QUALITRAIN LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014942.
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Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
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