Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Company:
IQ Engineers Limited

Great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate wanting to receive a solid foundation in mechanical engineering in a growing Yorkshire firm.  We design and supply various mechanical treatment plant for the water and sewage industry.  This role will be hands on working in the workshop assembling equipment, having an opportunity to install the works on site and having exposure to various areas of the business, to see where each candidate naturally prefers to work at the end of their Apprenticeship.

Job Description:

To follow on from our existing Apprentices who are part way through their courses.  This role will assist in the workshop with the preparation and assembly of mechanical equipment and products for the clean water and sewage treatment works across the UK.

The role will develop, after relevant training and workshop experience and there will be an element of site works, this will involve attending site with a Supervisor to assist in mechanical installations and servicing of some of the products that have been assembled in the works.  Generally, this will happen when the candidate is 18 years or over. Depending on the candidate’s abilities and interests, there may also be an element of training and activities in some of the functions carried out within the offices like Technical.

Day to Day duties include:

  • Assisting in the assembly works of mechanical water and sewage treatment equipment
  • Checking fabrications against drawings
  • Completing workshop job packs
  • Assisting in stock control
  • Arranging courier deliveries for customers
  • Collecting / off-loading parts from suppliers
  • Checking off deliveries against purchase orders
  • This role will also include general housekeeping, maintenance and cleaning of the work area. Plus knowing how to make a good cup of tea!
Qualifications Required:

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. 

Personal Qualities:
  • Ability to engage with products
  • Ability to listen and learn new things
  • Communication - Ability to communicate well with all your colleagues and customers on site
  • A positive attitude and flexible approach.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team or on your own carrying out supervised tasks
  • Showing initiative
Skills Required:
  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable
  • A positive, friendly and flexible approach
  • Good literacy skills i.e. ability to write / type up reports
  • Basic computer skills preferred but not essential
  • Knowledge & experience of water industry.
  • Basic technical ability to read manufacture drawings
  • Intention to gain a full UK driving licence during the apprenticeship period
  • Minimum C grade / level 4 in Maths and English, along with good problem solving skills
  • Awareness of Health & Safety including method statements and risk assessments
Qualifications Gained(upon completion):

Level 3 Machining Technician Standard.

Important Details:
Reference:
IQEMECHENGAPP
Sector:
Manufacturing
Location:
York
Wage:
£10 per hour
Weekly Hours:
Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.30 (40 hours)
Closing Dates:
31/05/2025
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