Apprentice Mechanical Engineer - JG Pears Newark

Gain industry-recognised qualifications while earning a salary and developing hands-on experience across mechanical and process engineering. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced engineers while building problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Working as part of a small team to carry out:

Proactive/planned mechanical maintenance

Fault finding/reactive breakdown mechanical repairs

Mechanical projects and outage works

The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in the Engineering Fitter Level 3

The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor and identified a site mentor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course

This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

Course outline:

Qualified Mechanical Engineer at a CHP plant.

• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)
- Essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Will need to have own transport; a power plant producing steam and electricity from animal by-products; strict health and safety.

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm. The site shuts down for full maintenance, and during these periods, weekends and overtime will be worked. Overtime is paid at 1.25.

Salary: £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Company-paid training options to gain your forklift license (age-appropriate). Bonus after 6-month probation

Salary: £17,472 to £27,758.64, depending on your age