Engineering Apprentice

Media Sultan Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading port company as an Engineering Apprentice. This four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in Mechanical Engineering or Fabricating/Welding, leading to a City and Guilds qualification. You will work shifts, gain valuable skills, and enjoy benefits like a company pension and free gym access.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays

Profit related pay

Company Pension Scheme

Subsidised Canteens

Free access to onsite GP

Free access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of five GCSEs required, including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a four-year apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Fabricating/Welding.
• Gain skills leading to a City and Guilds qualification.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Flexibility

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade C (5) or above

Job description

The Bristol Port Company

has an opportunity for Engineering Apprentices to join the team.

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9DQ

Salary: £18,476 per annum first year (pay review pending 1 July 2025)

Job Type: Full Time, 4 Year Apprenticeship

About Us

As one of the UK's major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in 1991, the Port now employs over 600 people and has invested over £600 million in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce. Bristol Port is a key national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP.

Engineering Apprentice - The Role

If you're keen to learn and ambitious to build a great future, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you.

We want to hear from people interested in undertaking a four-year apprenticeship in either Mechanical Engineering or Fabricating/Welding with one of the UK's most technologically advanced ports.

Successful applicants will gain a variety of new skills and follow a sponsored programme leading to a City and Guilds qualification, which will include attendance at College. A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C (5) or above is required, two of which should be in Maths and English.

Engineering Apprentice - You

Candidates will be expected to start in August 2025, in order to commence academic training in September.

You will start on a basic salary of £18,476 per annum (approximately £355 per week), which will rise annually on an incremental scale.

You should be physically fit and have a good head for heights. A flexible approach to work is important too, as you will be expected to work shifts as you gain experience.

So if you're ready to take the first step towards a terrific future, we're waiting to hear from you.

Engineering Apprentice - Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Profit related pay: A scheme currently operates which rewards all employees with a share of Company profits
• Company Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Canteens
• GP Service free access to onsite GP
• Gym: Free access to onsite gym

Application Process

Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, only candidates eligible to both live and work in the UK will be considered for the role. No sponsorship or relocation packages will be offered for this role.

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