Engineering Fitter Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship
VEOLIA ES (UK) LIMITED
Diageo, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Aston Lane North, Runcorn, (WA7 3BE)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 5 June 2026)
Posted on 22 May 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be trained, coached, and mentored to carry out on-site operations and maintenance support for a range of industrial utility equipment, including combined heat and power, steam boilers, pumps and motors, water treatment, filtration systems, chemical dosing, air compressors, refrigeration plant, and electrical systems.
- Wage
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£22,880 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 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
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on steam boilers and utility plants, compressed air systems, cooling systems, pumps and motors.
- Assist with routine steam boiler operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities with the ability to multi-skill where possible, with a proven trade bias.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical LV control and power circuits.
- Regular monitoring, supervision and interaction of key subcontractors.
Where you'll work
Diageo, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Aston Lane North, Runcorn,
WA7 3BE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Apprentice will be based at The Engineering College full time for the first year, then move on to site to continue their apprenticeship.
More training information
Full time for first year in The Engineering College, Birkenhead.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.
About this employer
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet’s natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
https://www.veolia.co.uk/contact-veolia (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
After this apprenticeship
During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.
With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST
Elaine Kerr
e.kerr@theengineeringcollege.co.uk
07770349902
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033079.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 5 June 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.