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Metal working production and maintenance fitters > Plant Mechanic
Construction, the built environment and trades | Engineering and maintenance
Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, dumper trucks and cranes.
You could start by taking a course that will teach the skills you'll need to find a trainee job after you finish. Courses include:
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With experience, you could become a construction plant technician, technical service representative, site supervisor or site manager. You could also set up your own business or train apprentices.
Engineering craft machinists make parts for manufacturing and engineering industries, using lathes, cutters and grinders.
Water quality technicians treat and process clean water and waste water.
Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks for homes and businesses.
Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial plant machinery and parts.
Foundry moulders make moulds to shape molten metal into castings used to make parts for industry.
Foundry process operators make metal castings and parts used in industry.
We are proud to offer a starting salary of 29,819As a Transmission Engineer, you will eventually lead and coordinate technical investigations within your area of expertise. Your expertise will also be instrumental in conducting audits and incident analysis to provide essential support for engineering and commissioning reviews. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to recommend performance improvements and provide assurance on the status of transmission engineering.
Trainee Gas EngineerReference & Location: REQ4713, PortsmouthAverage Earnings: 37,945 per annumSalary: 30.7k per annum (increase to 34.1k upon successful completion of probationary period)Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Trainee Gas Engineer in the Home Counties? We’re looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV!We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Trainee Gas Engineers to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.
Trainee Gas EngineerReference & Location: REQ4699, Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth SalisburyAverage Earnings: 37,945 per annumSalary: 30.7k per annum (increase to 34.1k upon successful completion of probationary period)Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Trainee Gas Engineer in the Home Counties? We’re looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV!We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Trainee Gas Engineers to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.
Trainee Gas EngineerReference & Location: REQ4697, Oxford, Reading, Milton Keynes, AylesburyAverage Earnings: 37,945 per annumSalary: 30.7k per annum (increase to 34.1k upon successful completion of probationary period)Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Trainee Gas Engineer in the Home Counties? We’re looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV!We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Trainee Gas Engineers to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.
We are recruiting for a part-time water quality sampler to join our team on a permanent basis. We are proud to supply safe drinking water to over 745,000 customers each day. This role is essential in ensuring continuous quality assurance, identifying any contamination and resolving water quality issues.You will be working a total of 24 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday from 8am - 2pm. Reporting to the Laboratory Systems and Sampling Co-Ordinator you will be responsible for taking water samples within our supply area, delivering these to the company laboratory and carrying out on-site tests.
Due to our expanding business, we are now looking for an individual to act as a junior estimator in our busy contracts management team. Applicants will need to be highly numerate and have a natural ability with financial matters. The Junior Estimator will be responsible for assisting in estimating flooring works, ranging from 1,000 to 100,000, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing. This role requires a strong attention to detail, full training and assistance will be given to allow an understanding of Resin Flooring systems, working closely with contracts managers and the sales team.
Trainee Gas EngineerReference & Location: REQ4371, GodstoneAverage Earnings: 37,945 per annumSalary: 30.7k per annum (increase to 34.1k upon successful completion of probationary period)Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Trainee Gas Engineer in the Home Counties? We’re looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV!We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Trainee Gas Engineers to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.
Trainee Gas EngineerReference & Location: REQ4695, Aldershot, Woking, Camberley, BasingstokeAverage Earnings: 37,945 per annumSalary: 30.7k per annum (increase to 34.1k upon successful completion of probationary period)Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Trainee Gas Engineer in the Home Counties? We’re looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV!We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Trainee Gas Engineers to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.
Start date: 1st September 2025Base Location: Crossness, Abbey Wood, South East London SE2 9AQWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 07:30am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: :36-42 MonthsTraining provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TNQualification you will obtain: You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering. Entry Requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A-C), in Maths and English OR functional skills level 2 in Maths and English.Dont?worry if you dont have your grades yet, if you are due to sit your exams this?year,?we still want to hear from you?if?your predicted grades meet our requirements.
Start date: 1st September 2025Base Location: Camberley STW, GU15 3YLWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 07:30am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: :36-42 MonthsTraining provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TNQualification you will obtain: You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering. Entry Requirements: A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A-C), in Maths and English OR functional skills level 2 in Maths and English.Dont?worry if you dont have your grades yet, if you are due to sit your exams this?year,?we still want to hear from you?if?your predicted grades meet our requirements.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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