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Apprentice Mechanical Fitter (Montrose)

Salary Range
£32,401 - £44,101
£2,700 - £3,675 / mo

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Montrose, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

CLOSING DATE 14 MAY 2023.

Your Apprenticeship Development Plan will start at a training facility offsite where you will be trained in the basics core fundamentals and skills required for the chosen apprenticeship. In years 2 through 4 you will gain your initial understanding of our business processes - taking part in a all aspects of the repair work carried out within our Montrose repair facility moving throughout our different departments. Starting in the repair workshop, you will see the lifecycle of our products right through to the completion and shipping of a repaired and refurbished drilling equipment ready to be used in extreme offshore conditions. Your hands-on academic training plan is where learning and development really begins.

You will take part in a 4 year training plan where both training facility offsite and NOV will monitor your progress, supporting and guiding you to become a successful and first class Mechanical Fitter. Year One: You will spend all year working towards your hands-on SVQ Level 2 (SCQF5) Qualification offsite . Your SVQ Level 2 will create the foundations for progression - understanding general fundamental engineering processes and requirements. Year Two, three and four: You will be onsite at Montrose where you will join the NOV team and use their knowledge to further your development - you will gain first-hand exposure in our machine and fitting workshops and you will develop an understanding of our procedures, policies and values. During year four you will work with limited supervision and will play a lead role in several projects from initial disassembly and inspection through final assembly and testing during this period you will be assessed in a discipline related qualification at SVQ level 3 (SCQF 6). Assuming you achieve a minimal of NC, SVQ level 2 and SVQ level3 level you and therefor achieve your Modern Apprenticeship certification you will graduate as a fully trained and skilled NOV Mechanical Fitter.

AS AN NOV APPRENTICE YOU WILL BE:

  • Strategic -Technical learning Capable of gaining a technical understanding of machinery components and products.
  • Problem Solving - Capable of finding alternative solutions to problems as a means to successfully deliver fully manufactured components.
  • Dealing with ambiguity - Capable of working in a changing and adapting environment in order to meet the needs of our customers.
  • Time management - Capable of managing responsibilities according to the manufacturing schedule and timeframes.
  • Perseverance - Energised by challenges and be driven to reach the end results successfully Written Communications - Capable of communicating effectively to all members of your team.
  • Career Ambition - Has a vision for future career development opportunities.
  • Personal and Peer Relationships - Capable of developing positive relationships within your team and working towards a common goal.
  • Self-Development - Committed to self-improvement and development throughout the Apprenticeship and onto a career within NOV.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • English Standard Grade 3NAT or above (essential).
  • Maths Standard Grade 3NAT or above (essential).
  • Science Standard Grade 3NAT or above (desirable).
  • Standard Grade 3NAT or above in a Technical Subject (desirable).

EXPERIENCE:

  • Working Environment Experience (desirable).

SKILLS, TRAINING AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE:

  • Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook) (essential).

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
Rig Technologies

At NOV Rig Technologies, we are harnessing the strength of knowledge and innovation that is revolutionizing the future of energy. We build on what works, using our deep expertise to help minimize risk, increase uptime, and improve performance in drilling operations around the globe.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Mechanical Fitter (Montrose) roles across NOV Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,401 - £44,101 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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