Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

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If you're curious about how things are made and how they work and you love solving problems, an L3 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at Westinghouse Springfields will equip you with the skills and experience for a first-class engineering career with long term prospects across our site and the wider industry.

Development Journey

In your first 12 months you will study at level 2 to build strong foundations in multi discipline- engineering fundamentals: including fitting, precision measuring and machining.

You will then undertake in the second phase of the year, with discipline specific training in the training academy, including building up to the next stage covering pipe fitting, valve servicing, additional machining. On successful completion of the Level 2, the following 3 years of the apprenticeship are then spent working alongside the experienced maintenance teams across our production facilities on the Springfields site, Preston. You will have the opportunity to work and maintain a wide range of equipment including steam boilers, rotary kilns, furnaces, dissolvers and other integrated mechanical systems.

Your Training

On‑the‑job training is delivered on site by experienced professionals in our Engineering Academy and through placements across operational areas.

Pathway

Mechanical Maintenance

Work on hydraulics, pneumatics, gaskets & seals, drive systems, and apply machining techniques. Typical tasks include inspection & testing, fault finding/repair, pump service/repair, and relief valve maintenance.

Entry requirements

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math's, English, and a Science at grades A–C / 5–9 (or predicted). Enthusiasm for problem‑solving and a genuine motivation for an engineering technical career.

How we'll support you

You'll be guided by dedicated instructors and supported throughout by our Training Academy team ensuring you gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to thrive in your work environment.

Springfields is a site with a long-standing culture of supporting apprentices and their development – Springfields have been training apprentices on site for 80 years and roughly a third of staff are former apprentices.

Progression and future opportunities

As you near completion, you'll have the chance to apply for a permanent role on site. Many apprentices also progress to further study such as HNC/HND, subject to competence and aptitude.

How to apply

Apply via our careers page on the Westinghouse website. Please apply to the adverts that interest you, please include a cover letter and our team will discuss at the final selection stage and assess you for the routes/pathway you have applied for

Start date

The programme typically starts the 3rd week of August 2026.

Why Westinghouse?

Apply today and join a team that values innovation, diversity, and your professional growth. You will also have the opportunity to apply for a permanent on‑site role after successfully completing the programme.

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition programme.
  • On‑the‑job training delivered by experienced professionals
  • Opportunity to gain a recognized qualification through a local training provider on a day‑release basis.
  • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

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