Apprentice Workshop Mechanic
E P Barrus Ltd
Oxfordshire (OX26 4UR)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 20 April 2026
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Summary
Our Apprentice Workshop Mechanics support the build, test and repair of engines and products, following build standards and safety procedures.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Thursday. 07:30 - 12:00, Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- The Apprentice Workshop Mechanic will support the build, repair and testing of products across the Marine, Industrial and Outdoor sectors, including engines and associated equipment
- Day‑to‑day duties include assembling engines and components to build standards, testing products, recording work times, maintaining tools and work areas, supporting documentation updates, complying with health and safety requirements, and completing off‑the‑job apprenticeship training within the production team
Where you'll work
Glen Way
Launton Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4UR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
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
Qualifications included:
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Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
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Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace) -
Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
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Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Time Management
- Interest in Engineering
Other requirements
- This is a hands‑on, practical role, suited to those who enjoy mechanical work and learning by doing
- Attention to detail, reliability and teamwork are essential
- Long‑term opportunities are available for those who show strong performance, engagement and willingness to learn
- College will be in Bicester
About this employer
- Barrus is one of the UK's leading importers and distributors, representing world-class brands across three core sectors: Marine, Outdoor and Industrial.
- Engineering without Compromise: Recognised world-wide as a leading custom-engine builder, our applications engineers ensure optimum specifications are supplied directly to original equipment customers' production lines. Our dedicated R&D team work as consultants with the MoD, the RNLI and other military and emergency services.
- The demanding environments they face set the standards we apply across all our products.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, an Apprentice Workshop Mechanic may progress into a Workshop Mechanic / Production Technician role, working independently across Marine, Industrial or Outdoor products.
With experience, further progression could include Senior Mechanic, Specialist Technician or supervisory roles. Opportunities may also exist to develop into Training/Mentoring, Quality, R&D or Workshop Management, supported by continued technical training & professional development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027100.
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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
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