Introduction

Begin your career in Engineering!

Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who want to genuinely invest in your future? Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their friendly, highly skilled team at their Sheffield site.

About the Employer

Neilson Hydraulics is a highly technical, innovative and forward-thinking company that offers a range of hydraulic products and components, built on over 30 years of expertise. They have a strong technical team that specialises in the design, build, manufacture, service, installation and commissioning of hydraulic systems and hydraulic power packs, from concept to completion. Neilson work with companies in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, gas, injection moulding and marine to name but a few. The split of work would be approximately 60% workshop to 40% varying depending on business circumstances.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Maintenance Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Assist an engineering workshop in all aspects of preventative and restorative maintenance.
Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work.
Use a variety of hand tools and machinery.
Diagnose and fault find.
Carry out machinery inspections.
Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate.
Assembling new products to specific designs.
Support with on-site installation.
General housekeeping.

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Training Outcome

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the engineering industry with Neilson Hydraulics and Engineering Ltd.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Good attitude to work
Work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - A*-C/9-4
Essential - BTEC - Engineering - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday-Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm, Friday. Including one day spent at college on day-release.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: RNN GROUP

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