Mechanical Fitter Apprentice – Level 3/6

Location: Various locations
Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship rate (dependent on age/experience)

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering and construction business operating across the UK and internationally. We are looking for a practical, hands-on Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join our team and develop a career maintaining and repairing plant, machinery, and mechanical equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while completing a Level 3 /6 Mechanical Fitter / Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship

You will be enrolled on a Level 3/6 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical Pathway), a nationally recognised qualification designed for those starting a career in mechanical engineering. The programme combines off-the-job training with hands-on site and workshop experience.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and fitters to support the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment and plant used across civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the maintenance and repair of plant, machinery, and mechanical systems

• Supporting fault finding and breakdown repairs

• Assisting with inspections, servicing, and preventative maintenance

• Learning to read and follow engineering drawings and manuals

• Using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment safely

• Supporting equipment installations and modifications

• Maintaining accurate maintenance records

• Following health & safety procedures at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in mechanical engineering.

You will ideally have:

• A strong interest in mechanical engineering or plant maintenance

• A practical mindset and willingness to learn

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• A strong commitment to health and safety

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to work towards them)

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

No previous mechanical experience is required — just enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to learn.

What We Offer

• Fully funded Level 3/6 Mechanical Fitter / Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

• Hands-on experience with real plant and machinery

• Training and mentoring from experienced engineers

• Opportunity to progress into a qualified Mechanical Fitter role

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.