Mechanical Apprentice

Flotech; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Chichester is looking for a Mechanical Apprentice. In this hands-on role, you will receive training in mechanical assembly, welding, and equipment usage, under close supervision. Ideal candidates should hold a driving licence and demonstrate safety awareness, teamwork, and deadline adherence. This apprenticeship will also involve attending college for an engineering course. Join a team dedicated to quality and safety in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Health and safety focus

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to operate cranes and forklifts.
• Understanding of PPE and safe working practices.
• Capability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and quality standards.
• Knowledge specific to the industry will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Read technical design drawings and specifications.
• Conduct equipment testing with provided training.
• Assemble mechanical products according to drawings.
• Ensure safe use of welding and power equipment.
• Complete fabrication documentation according to standards.
• Use PPE correctly and follow safety regulations.
• Weld and fabricate with supervision after training.
• Assemble mechanical systems per specifications.

Skills

Driving Licence

Use of various LOLLER Equipment

Established Safety Behaviours

Working independently and as a team member

Working to exacting deadlines

Industry specific knowledge and experience

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Apprentice

Chichester - Onsite

Permanent, full-time

Competitive salary plus benefits

Flotech Performance Systems are a growing provider of specialist products, systems, and services to the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Process Industries based in Chichester, West Sussex. Flotech Performance Systems maintains its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), along with Quality /Safety & Environmental methodologies. Fabrication and assembly of bespoke designed project parts and assemblies, as part of a weld & fabrication team, you will be undertaking on job training (Under enhanced supervision – with assured safety systems in place) that covers bespoke and specific fabrication & manufacturing practices that include use of power equipment and hot work / grinding – you are to assure your own safety at all times, you are not to conduct any activities without supervision from a competent employee.

This Apprenticeship workplace will be combined with attendance at college – conducting an engineering-based course.

More about the role

• Read and understand technical design drawing specification – (CAD Training to be provided).
• Equipment testing2 (Training to be provided).
• Product mechanical assembly to drawings specification. (Supervised).
• Safe use of weld & power / hand equipment (To include grinder – Full training and supervised).
• Adherence / control / completion of fabrication documentation to Flotech Standard3.
• Correct use of All PPE – You will not undertake confined spaces or RPE Equipment activities.
• Ability to consistently weld (tack) and fabricate whilst conforming to all hot work safety regulations (Training and supervised).
• Ability to assemble mechanical systems to Flotech specification (Training and supervision provided).

Qualifications

About you

• Driving Licence.
• Use of various LOLLER Equipment (Cranes / Fork Lift).
• stablished Safety Behaviours – PPE / Safe working practices.
• Working both independently and as a team member.
• Working to exacting deadlines and quality standard.
• Industry specific knowledge and experience.

About us

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.