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Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 3

Salary Range
£34,608 - £38,133
£2,884 - £3,178 / mo

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Ulverston, England
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

Student (Not Yet Graduated)
Are you keen to start a successful career in a practical and forward-thinking learning environment? If so, we think our Apprenticeship scheme could be a great fit. You will gain qualifications while earning a salary, so it is a fantastic alternative to college or University!
A Snapshot of Your Apprenticeship

Develop your skills by working on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 4 year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard.
Here is how the programme works:
  • Year 1 will be spent full time at college where you will achieve Level 2 qualifications in fitting using hand skills.
  • During Years 2 - 4 College will be on a day release basis where you will study towards the Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Technical Certificate. Whilst in work, the rotational element of the apprenticeship will take you through the Engineering departments of the business, to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that you and our business needs.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • The development, building and testing of Subsea Connectors and associated products.
  • Have the chance to work in a variety of departments and develop skills in manufacturing, applications and development and production engineering
  • Develop your planning, delivery and quality skills by working alongside skilled professionals

What You Bring
  • You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
  • You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
  • You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
  • Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible. We can teach you the knowledge on your apprenticeship however it also means a lot to us for you to align to our culture and behaviours.

Minimum educational requirements:

  • A minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (English, Maths, Science + 1 other). If you do not yet have your GCSE results please enter predicted grades on the application form

Your Opportunities for growth as an Engineering Fitter apprentice:
  • Continue your learning whilst earning a salary at the same time, as well as being included in our annual bonus scheme!
  • Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
  • Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining Europe's leading engineering and technology company
  • Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to pension, private medical care, discounted cinema tickets, gym membership and so much more!

Let’s Talk About Us!

"Let’s make tomorrow different today" is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable future. We provide the power to bring heat and light to our cities. We help our customers to save millions of tons of CO2 each year. For these and many other future projects, we need smart thinkers who bring skill, creativity, and dedication to the table.
Siemens Energy Subsea is an award-winning facility based in Ulverston and is responsible for developing, designing, and manufacturing Subsea Connectors for the global oil & gas industry. The factory is undertaking an ambitious digital transformation to help increase competitiveness and productivity to deliver more innovative products and services to our customers. Our Subsea connectors support companies to maximise performance in a sustainable and efficient way that will reduce environmental impact.
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Be Energized. Be you.
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and compassion. Our combined creative energy is fuelled by at least 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society. All of society. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

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

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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.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 3 roles across Siemens Energy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

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 £34,608 - £38,133 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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