Pump and Rotating Equipment Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship - Level 3
PUMP SUPPLY & REPAIR GROUP LIMITED
Manchester (M32 0SZ)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 July 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join the engineering team and work alongside our skilled engineers, learning all aspects of our products and services, attending Trafford College on a weekly day release BTEC and on the job training with an Assessor to achieve a Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm
30-mins lunch break.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Working within our purpose-built 32,000 sq. ft. engineering workshop, you will gain hands-on experience repairing and maintaining a wide range of pumps and rotating equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, compressors, agitators, mixers, valves, centrifuges and screw conveyors.
Supported by an experienced mentor and qualified engineers, you will learn all aspects of the repair process, including:
- Stripping, dismantling and preparing pumps and equipment for inspection and repair
- Assisting with the fitting, assembly and refurbishment of pumps, valves and rotating equipment
- Learning inspection techniques to identify faults and recommend repair solutions
- Supporting equipment testing and performance verification prior to dispatch
- Assisting with quality checks and ensuring work is completed to ISO 9001 standards
- Preparing repair documentation, certificates and inspection records
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
- Working within an environment following established health and safety rules and procedures
- Working with lifting equipment and engineering machinery within a workshop capable of handling units up to 30 tonnes
This is a varied and practical role offering excellent opportunities to develop engineering, mechanical fitting and inspection skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a busy repair and maintenance environment.
Where you'll work
Cp House 3 The Furrows
Stretford
Manchester
M32 0SZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
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
- Engineering Fitter Level 3
- Training will be provided by Trafford College
More training information
Paid term time day release at Trafford College.
On the job mentor training.
6-8 weekly visits from an Engineering Training Assessor from Trafford College, Talbot Road Campus, Trafford.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Good Timekeeping
- Respect College Deadlines
About this employer
Established in 1969, our client base extends to all sectors of industrial processes and manufacturing, and includes many ‘Blue Chip’ global organisations.
Our strategy is to ensure we are consistently at the forefront of developing and delivering new services to enhance rotating equipment and machinery performance and improve operational efficiencies.
Core market sectors include Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Paper & Board, Textiles, Plastic, Utilities (Power, Water and Gas), Automotive, Food Processing and Health Authorities.
Pump Supply & Repair Group are one of the few companies who, with foresight have developed a unique ‘One Stop’ engineering solution and are now well positioned to meet the challenges of our customer needs. We ensure sound safety policies are paramount both to our own and clients workforces and consistent re-training and upgrading of equipment ensures we meet this goal.
Our six business units facilitate all your requirements for any type of rotating equipment:
Sales
Repairs
Site Services
Belzona Coatings
Borehole
Contract Labour
http://www.pumpgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25-days holidays plus bank holidays
- Employer pension available
- Early finish on Fridays
- Christmas shutdown
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We have a proven track record of apprentices continuing their engineering qualifications, continuing into management and leadership positions within engineering, oil and gas and chemical industries.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042546.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)