Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Costain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting apprenticeship opportunity focused on mechanical engineering and technical delivery. You will gain hands-on experience while working on various projects across the UK, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role balances practical work with off-the-job learning, supported by dedicated mentors and training providers. Ideal for those looking to kickstart their career in a dynamic environment, this apprenticeship promises to equip you with essential skills and qualifications for a successful future in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English, and Science/Engineering.
• Minimum 96 UCAS points at A Level/T-Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance with mechanics.
• Assist in managing site operations for safety and quality.
• Write method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Method Statement Writing

Safety Management

Education

GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above)

A Level/T-Level (Minimum 96 UCAS points)

Vocational Level 3 Qualifications

Job description

At Costain, we help to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK’s infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation, and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry, we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

What does an Apprenticeship at Costain offer me?

There are a wide range of apprenticeships available, in various levels of qualification and duration. At Costain, we offer apprenticeships working on projects across the UK in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports, tunnels, and with numerous partners and joint ventures.

The level and training provider for your apprenticeship will depend on your skills at interview. Our Early Careers team will register you with a suitable training provider to support your qualification. As an apprentice, you will work both on-site and with your training provider, balancing practical experience with off-the-job learning.

You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your project line manager, the Early Careers Team, and your training provider, which may be a college, university, or independent training provider. You will have dedicated time for studies and on-site training aligned with project work to ensure you meet technical and competency standards.

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for key work elements on a project, focusing on mechanical engineering and technical delivery, while managing aspects of time, cost, and quality. Tasks include:

• Carrying out planned maintenance with mechanics
• Undertaking duties assigned by supervisors or superintendents
• Assisting in managing site operations to ensure safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, including planning and sequencing operations
• Writing method statements and risk assessments

Additional Requirements

Candidates must achieve appropriate security and medical clearances, which will be initiated upon receiving a conditional offer. Please note that if invited to interview, you will need to present your passport and/or right to work documentation. As some project sites are remote, the ability to travel to sites is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science/Engineering subjects
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points at A Level/T-Level; other Level 3 qualifications may be considered
• Vocational Level 3 or higher qualifications and Functional Skills Level 2 are also considered equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C

About Costain

Costain is committed to improving lives through integrated, smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defence markets in the UK. We focus on strategic, digitally optimized solutions throughout asset lifecycles, aiming to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure company. Our culture and values underpin all our activities.

Equality and Diversity

We are a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and will generally offer an interview to those meeting the minimum criteria. For more information, visit the Disability Confident website.