Apprentice

J.N. Bentley Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in the UK is seeking an Apprentice to join their Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Team. This role offers hands-on training and development opportunities, supporting various projects primarily in the water sector. The Apprentice will gain skills in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of different systems. Moreover, there is the potential for greater qualifications post completion of the program. A competitive wage, along with a structured training schedule, is provided.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.
• Experience or qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in delivery of multi-disciplined projects in the water sector.
• Plan and organize maintenance work considering process safety.
• Communicate with technical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE: English (grade 9-4)

GCSE: Maths (grade 9-4)

GCSE: 3 further subjects (grade 9-4)

Job description

We're offering a great opportunity for a talented Apprentice to gain valuable experience and develop key skills that will help you to pursue a career in the construction industry. You will work as part of the Mechanical, Electrical and Process Team to provide support in the delivery of multi-disciplined projects.,

• You will help incorporate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector
• You will play a vital role in the design, planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects
• Be involved in the design phase of construction projects, providing buildability & commissioning knowledge to assist the design engineers
• Getting involved in hands-on practical work as well as supervisory activities, Work in line with water industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan maintenance work, taking into consideration: process safety and following process risk assessments; the impact work has on the environment and on water treatment or wastewater recycling.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks, with consideration for process, cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards, including PPE.
• Comply with sustainability principles. Segregate waste for recycling, reuse or disposal.
• Select, check store and maintain equipment and tools.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
• Communicate in writing and record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and legal reporting requirements.
• Collect, interpret and use data and information using information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.
• Apply teamworking principles.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate with and provide support, technical advice, work updates and information to technical and non-technical colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Comply with security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Electrical: Install, commission and decommission cabling and electrical equipment.
• Electrical: Apply electrical theories and principles.
• Electrical: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques.
• Electrical: Modify electrical circuits.
• Electrical: Interrogate information displayed on different types of intelligent control equipment. To include, PLCs, HMIs, Intelligent Starters, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Electrical: Carry out fault finding and rectification techniques using aids and diagnostic equipment.
• Electrical: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance.
• Electrical: Isolate equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies and lock off systems.
• Electrical: Inspect and test electrical installations and equipment.
• Electrical: Use electrical drawings.
• Electrical: Install different cable types and terminate to their specifications and applications.
• Electrical: Use mathematical theory.
• Electrical: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
• ICA: Apply electrical theories and principles.
• ICA: Install, commission and decommission ICA equipment.
• ICA: Configure instrumentation and control devices.
• ICA: Calibrate and monitor open and closed loop systems.
• ICA: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance.
• ICA: Configure field instrumentation, communication devices and equipment used in system and process control.
• ICA: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques to instrumentation and control equipment, control systems and cabling.
• ICA: Carry out fault finding techniques for instrumentation and control equipment. Use diagnostic equipment.
• ICA: Inspect and test ICA equipment.
• ICA: Interpret and use design specifications, plans, drawings and manufacturer's instructions.
• ICA: Calibrate ICA equipment.
• ICA: Use mathematical theory.
• ICA: Isolate equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies and lock off systems.
• ICA: Install different cable types and terminate to their specifications and applications.
• ICA: Test telemetry signals and configure outstations.
• ICA: Use software to produce programs to be used within the control system.
• ICA: Assess condition of equipment. Identify action required.
• ICA: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
• ICA: Analyse and monitor data to make evidence based changes if required.
• Mechanical: Carry out commissioning and decommissioning tasks on mechanical equipment.
• Mechanical: Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment or components.
• Mechanical: Disconnect and remove mechanical equipment or components.
• Mechanical: Apply repair and maintenance practices and techniques.
• Mechanical: Use tools, equipment, resources and components for installation, repair and maintenance tasks.
• Mechanical: Isolate plant and equipment in preparation for maintenance work, including permits, safe isolation policies, lock off systems and depressurisation of pressurised systems.
• Mechanical: Inspect and test mechanical systems and components.
• Mechanical: Carry out fault finding and rectification techniques using aids and diagnostic equipment.
• Mechanical: Carry out inspection and monitoring of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Mechanical: Identify a problem, investigate problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution.
• Mechanical: Interpret and use manufacturer's instructions, design specifications, plans and drawings.
• Mechanical: Apply basic fabrication, welding and thermal cutting processes for mechanical components and structures.
• Mechanical: Apply bench fitting techniques.
• Mechanical: Use machinery. For example, lathes, pillar drills, milling machine, threading machine, mechanical saws.
• Mechanical: Apply mechanical theories and principles.
• Mechanical: Use mathematical theory.
• Work in line with water industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan maintenance work, taking into consideration: process safety and following process risk assessments; the impact work has on the environment and on water treatment or wastewater recycling.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks, with consideration for process, cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards, including PPE.
• Comply with sustainability principles. Segregate waste for recycling, reuse or disposal.
• Select, check store and maintain equipment and tools.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
• Communicate in writing and record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and legal reporting requirements.
• Collect, interpret and use data and information using information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.
• Apply teamworking principles.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate with and provide support, technical advice, work updates and information to technical and non-technical colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Comply with security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
Training schedule You will receive full on the job training from your dedicated mentor. Your apprenticeship will be supported by an external service provider at college or in a classroom environment. This training may be carried out virtually, in a local office, onsite or at the training provider premises in Peterborough, which may need you to stay away from home, but all related expenses will be covered by JN Bentley. You will work towards your Level 3 Utilities Engineering Technician apprenticeship.

GCSE in:
• 3 further subjects (grade 9-4)
• English (grade 9-4)
• Maths (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.,
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience, Full clean driving licence essential with the use of a vehicle; Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region, From completing a Level 3 qualification, this could then lead to you having the opportunity to carry out higher or degree apprenticeships in your preferred field within the mechanical, electrical and process remit.
  
  JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1850 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £400 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.
  
  Competitive
Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Water industry asset maintenance technician (level 3) Hours Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, general working hours are Monday-Friday 08:30- 17:00. However, site hours will vary and could start at 07:30. 38 hours a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 4 years