Engineering Apprentice Electrical and Mechanical
Waterside Training in partnership with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd has six fantastic opportunities for apprentices to join their production team as either a Mechanical or Electrical engineer. You will become part of the engineering team to fully support the manufacturing process at Ford and become a fully qualified engineer with experience.
Starting wage will be £16,015.92 and annually reviewed.
Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3).
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 4.30pm (Year 1). Site Based working year 2 onwards, shift work may be required depending on the requirements of the company.
38 hours a week.
Duration: 4 years.
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 an apprentice you will be:
* Working on machinery in the Mechanical workshop to create your own tools and parts.
* Working on Lathes machines and milling machinery.
* Following instructions to create and wire your own panels.
* Programming of panels and fault finding in electrical workshop.
* Working as part of a team on projects related to your workplace.
* Machine and equipment maintenance.
* Fault finding and diagnostics & continuous improvement.
* Using preventative maintenance systems.
* Restoring components undertaking repair, replacement and servicing.
The four-year engineering apprenticeship will initially cover broad-based training and grounding in Electrical and Mechanical skills at Waterside Training in St Helens with years 2, 3, and 4 working on-site at Halewood alongside qualified craftsmen in either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline whilst continuing to attend college day release up to Level 4 HNC.
Where you’ll work
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3), equal to A level.
Your training plan
Apprentices will complete a programme of both theoretical and practical learning over a four-year period. Initially, based at Waterside Training (WA9 1TW) undertaking broad-based training during year 1 in Electrical and Mechanical techniques before moving to a programme of working on site for a global organisation with experienced engineering technicians tackling “real life” activities. You will receive both vocational and academic training on and off site.
During the first year from September 2025 to July 2026 you will develop your skills and knowledge by attending Waterside Training Limited on a block release basis to carry out foundation training in Electrical and Mechanical techniques working from 8:45am to 4:30pm.
Over the first two years you will complete a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering giving both academic and workshop skills. Additional training will also be completed during your apprenticeship to cover the requirements of the programme such as Health & Safety Training, Lean Manufacturing and specific training as required by the company.
From July 2026, you will commence your full site-based training at Ford (L24 9LE), 4 days per week with day release to continue your academic training. Your site-based work will follow the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician standard and you will continue to attend your company site for the remainder of your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4).
* 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.
Other requirements
This would be a four-year apprenticeship programme. You will need to be able to travel to both Waterside Training St Helens and Ford, Halewood to carry out your on and off site training. Waterside Hours; 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (year 1). Year 1 will be based at Waterside, St Helens. Years 2, 3 and 4 will be site based at Halewood, Speke. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to be considered for permanent employment with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd. During term times you will be required to study or attend plant. Holidays are allocated aligned with the plant summer and Christmas shut down.
About this company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. The Halewood Plant has a proud 59-year history as a local employer dedicated to manufacturing high-quality transmissions. Ford is currently investing up to £230 million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles. The business invests significantly in its apprentice programme. Given the level of investment, it goes without saying that individuals who successfully complete the high-quality apprenticeship are offered permanent positions. Ford Halewood supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement. Ford Halewood Transmissions Limited is wholly owned by Ford of Britain motor company. Ford is a Disability Confident Leader. Ford of Britain is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.
After this apprenticeship
* You will be a fully qualified HNC Engineer in either a Mechanical or Electrical discipline with the option to continue on to a HND Course and will then be in full-time employment with the prospect of promotion.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
mlewis@waterside-training.co.uk
01744 616837
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308230.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
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Company’s application instructions
Complete the online application form on Waterside Training Ltd website. They will then contact you if your application has been successful to explain the next step in the recruitment process.
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