Mechanical Apprentice

Bridges; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RoSPA Gold Medal winner

Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5%

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme - £1,000

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

Bridges is offering an Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering within our Delivery team in the Kent/Greater London region. This 2026 intake provides on-the-job training across electrical installations, repairs and maintenance at client sites, with full 40-hour weeks and overtime paid.

You will learn safe working practices, read drawings, and support engineers on varied projects. We value enthusiasm, reliability and a strong desire to learn.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Mechanical engineering.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (grade 4/C or higher).
• You must be 18+ years old and able to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in mechanical installations, repairs, and maintenance
• Learning how to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Following health and safety procedures and wearing personal protective equipment
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Enthusiastic learner

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science (4/C or higher)

Tools

Basic knowledge of tools & equipment

Job description

As part of our Apprentice intake for 2026, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Apprentice to work within our Delivery team in the Kent/Greater London region.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the engineering industry.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside a team of experienced engineers, assisting in electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across various client sites. You will receive on-the-job training and support to develop your skills and knowledge in electrical engineering.

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid.

This is a field-based role. You will be paid your travel time door to door.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in mechanical installations, repairs, and maintenance
• Learning how to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Following health and safety procedures and wearing personal protective equipment
• Communicating effectively with team members and clients
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area

Please note that we do not have a training provider for this role yet, and we will source this once we have employed a candidate. The training provider we use will be dependent on te level of experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Essential:

• Strong interest in Mechanical engineering
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (grade 4/C or higher)
• Due to the nature of the work we complete, you must be 18+ years old
• You will sometimes be required to get to site on your own, so a full UK driving license and your own vehicle is necessary.

Desirable:

• Previous work experience or education related to engineering
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in mechanical work.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.