Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

SGS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 10,228 - 14,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme + Life Assurance

Annual Leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Retailer discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is offering an Apprenticeship for a Mechanical Fitter in Immingham. You will train in valve maintenance, repair, and certification, with day-release training and hands-on experience beside expert engineers. The role focuses on practical skills, documentation, and learning in a global quality, safety, and innovation environment.

You’ll gain a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualification and have opportunities for career progression within SGS after completion.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering and mechanical equipment.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Assist with valve maintenance, repair, overhaul and certification in workshop and on customer sites.
• Learn to safely use engineering tools and machinery under guidance.
• Support dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling valves and related equipment.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and practical training with day release for training.
• Maintain accurate records and support job documentation and certification.
• Work with experienced engineers to develop technical knowledge and skills.

Skills

Engineering interest

Practical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Location: Immingham
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £9.00 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with valve maintenance, repair, overhaul, and certification activities within the workshop and on customer sites.
• Learning how to safely use engineering tools, equipment, and machinery under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Fitters.
• Supporting the team in dismantling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling valves and related equipment.
• Completing apprenticeship coursework and practical training as required by your training provider with day release for training.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting the completion of job documentation and certification.
• Working closely with experienced engineers and technicians to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A genuine interest in engineering and mechanical equipment.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (or working towards obtaining one).

Desirable

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English.
• Previous experience through school, college, work experience, hobbies, or practical projects.
• Knowledge or interest in mechanical engineering, fitting, maintenance, or manufacturing.

What You’ll Gain

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualification.
• Hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers.
• Industry‑relevant skills and training.
• Opportunities for career progression within SGS upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
• The chance to join a global organisation committed to quality, safety, and innovation.

Benefits

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (immediate access)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.