Summary
Our 36-month Pipefitter Apprenticeship programme is an immersive learning experience, blending technical knowledge with practical training to help you gain the qualifications you need for a successful career. In this role, you’ll develop the skills and experience needed to achieve Engineering Technician status and become a qualified pipefitter.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
A debt free path to earning an industry leading qualification A competitive salary through the 3 year apprenticeship program The opportunity to learn from world class engineers and other professionals Additional fully accredited training
Training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours
CATCH- September- July, Monday- Friday, 8am- 4pm PJD- Monday- Thurs 0800- 1600 Friday 0800- 1400
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Thursday 4 September 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As a Pipefitter Apprentice, you will:
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
* Shape and profile pipes and components using power tools, mechanical cutting machines, and other equipment
* Learn how to work with various materials, such as carbon, stainless, and other alloys
* Prepare and fit piping systems according to engineering drawings and specifications
* Collaborate with pipe welders and across the wider business on various projects
* Receive specific training tailored to nuclear industry requirements
In addition to the above, you’ll also receive training on manual handling techniques and working in potentially hazardous environments.
Where you’ll work
3 Eco Business Park
Eco Way, Dunscroft
Doncaster
DN7 4JJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HCF CATCH LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
* Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
* Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
* Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
* Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
* Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
* Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
* Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
* Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
* Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
* Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.
Your training plan
The apprenticeship follows a 3 year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday-Friday 8am- 4pm.
The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite. Where you will be deployed out to PJD Client sites around the UK, with possible opportunities to work outside the UK if the need arises.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language and/or Literature (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Science (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Punctuality
Other requirements
Driving licence is beneficial but not essential but you must be able to make your own way to CATCH then to PJD.