Apprentice Intake 2026 - Mechanical Fitter

RSE; Muir of Ord; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary based on experience

Holiday Allowance of 31 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted National Gym Membership

Cycle to Work

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Muir of Ord is looking for Mechanical Apprentices to join their 2026 intake. The role offers best-in-class training while receiving a National 4 Level qualification in Maths, English, and Science. Successful candidates will work on various projects throughout the UK with opportunities for career progression. The closing date for applications is April 27, 2026, with placements starting in July 2026. A rewarding career path awaits in the innovative water industry.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age when starting in July 2026.
• Achieved National 4 Level Grade in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Receive best-in-class training during education.
• Work on various projects throughout the UK.

Skills

Maths

English

Science (preferably Physics)

Education

National 4 Level Grade in Maths and/or Application of Maths, English and a Science

Job description

Mechanical Apprentice Intake 2026

RSE is delighted to welcome applications for our Mechanical Apprentice Intake 2025 in Muir of Ord. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to join one of the industry’s leading Engineering businesses, who are truly innovative in their solutions to the Water industry. You’ll receive best-in-class training whilst going through your education and then be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the UK, providing technical expertise to our client’s. There are no barriers to progression with RSE, so beyond your initial training and development, our wider business can offer you a truly rewarding career.

Closing date for applications is 27th of April 2026, and we will be conducting the first series of interviews in May 2026. Following the interview process, placements will start in July 2026.

To Be Eligible For The Apprenticeship Programme, You Should

• Have achieved National 4 Level Grade in Maths and/or Application of Maths, English and a Science (preferably Physics).
• Owing to insurance and legal requirement you must be 16 years’ of age when starting (July 2026).

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now