Mechanical Engineer - Apprentice - Manchester

SLD Pumps and Power; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice in Manchester to learn the ropes of diagnosing and repairing hire equipment. This role offers on-the-job training under the guidance of a mentor, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in servicing pumps and adhering to safety procedures. With a competitive salary above the minimum wage for apprentices, you'll also have access to fully funded study options post-apprenticeship. Join a team that values expertise, creativity, and passion, and be part of a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion while driving innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering.

Benefits

Higher salary than minimum wage

Fully funded study options

Regular college release

Employee rewards and recognition initiatives

Bravo Awards for outstanding contributions

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths are essential.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the service and repair of various types of pumps.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Procedures during training.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Customer service excellence

Team Player

Education

3 Grades C/4 or above in GCSE including English & Maths

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Apprentice - Manchester

SLD Pumps & Power (Carrier’s company) which is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pumps and generator rental equipment is hiring a Mechanical Engineer – Apprentice in our depot in Manchester. The main goal of the role is to learn how to diagnose and repair our hire equipment with the aim of being able to support our team in the depot or on customers’ sites.

What will you be doing?

On the Job training with your mentor, learning how to:

• Assist in the service and repair of various types of pumps
• Service off-hired equipment ready for re-hire
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with loading and unloading of equipment onto external transport trucks

What do we offer?

• Much higher salary than the minimum wage for Apprentices (Year 1, £16,000 per annum)
• A range of fully funded study options once you complete your apprenticeship. This means you can choose the path that’s right for you, whether that’s further vocational training or academic degrees
• Apprentice events and awards ceremonies
• Regular release to a local college
• Benefits Central Platform hosting employee rewards and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

What we’re looking for:

• 3 Grades C/4 or above in GCSE including English & Maths
• Time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Team Player

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine of growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:

Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice