Apprentice Mechanical / Service Engineer
Location: Cowling, near Keighley, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time In-House Apprenticeship
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Primarily based at our workshop in Cowling with travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
About Us
H.A. McEwen (Boiler Repairs) Ltd is a well-established, family-run engineering company specialising in the repair, maintenance, inspection, installation and restoration of industrial and heritage boilers. With decades of experience, we have built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of industries and heritage projects throughout the UK.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Mechanical / Service Engineer to join our experienced engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within mechanical engineering while learning directly from highly skilled engineers in a supportive, hands-on environment.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Mechanical / Service Engineer, you will undertake our comprehensive in-house apprenticeship programme, designed to develop your skills through practical experience, structured learning and one-to-one mentoring. Working alongside our experienced engineers, you will gain knowledge across every aspect of our business, progressing from the fundamentals of mechanical engineering to becoming a confident and capable engineer.
The role provides experience across a wide variety of engineering disciplines, including routine servicing and inspections, boiler installations, pipework fabrication, valve overhauls and heritage restoration projects. Every project offers an opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable industry experience.
As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will gradually take on greater responsibility, working towards carrying out engineering work independently while continuing to receive guidance and support from our experienced team.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside our engineers, your duties will include:
- Assisting with the servicing, maintenance and repair of industrial and heritage steam boilers.
- Supporting annual boiler inspections and statutory examinations.
- Preparing equipment for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
- Assisting with valve stripping, overhaul, testing and refurbishment.
- Supporting pipework repairs, fabrication and installation projects.
- Assisting with boiler installations and commissioning.
- Learning mechanical fitting techniques and general engineering practices.
- Working on heritage boiler restoration projects requiring precision and attention to detail.
- Preparing tools, equipment and materials for site work.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Following company health and safety procedures at all times.
- Travelling to customer sites throughout the UK to assist with engineering projects.
- Working away from home when required to support customer projects.
Our In-House Apprenticeship Programme
Our apprenticeship has been developed using our many years of engineering experience and is designed to provide practical, real-world training in specialist boiler engineering.
Throughout the programme you will receive:
- Structured, hands-on training delivered by experienced engineers.
- One-to-one mentoring and ongoing support.
- Progressive development through all areas of the business.
- Opportunities to attend specialist manufacturer and industry training courses where appropriate.
- Experience working on a diverse range of industrial and heritage engineering projects.
- Regular reviews to monitor your progress and support your development.
- A clear pathway towards becoming a fully competent Mechanical / Service Engineer within the company.
Our aim is to develop skilled engineers who understand every aspect of our business and can confidently deliver the high standards of workmanship our customers expect.
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about engineering and eager to learn. Previous engineering experience is not essential, but a practical mindset and willingness to develop new skills are important.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A genuine interest in mechanical engineering.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good practical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- A strong work ethic and reliable, punctual approach.
- The ability to work safely and follow instructions.
- Physical fitness, as the role is hands-on and involves manual handling and heavy lifting.
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Cowling, near Keighley, West Yorkshire before starting employment.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home when required.
- Character references available upon request.
What We Offer
- A structured in-house apprenticeship with experienced mentors.
- Hands-on training across specialist engineering disciplines.
- Opportunities to attend industry and manufacturer training courses.
- Long-term career progression within a respected family-run engineering company.
- The opportunity to work on unique industrial and heritage boiler projects across the UK.
- Supportive working environment with experienced engineers committed to your development.
- On-site parking.
- Yearly bonus.
- Competitive salary, with pay reflective of previous experience, skills and aptitude. As you progress through our in-house training programme and develop your engineering knowledge and practical skills, there will be opportunities for regular pay reviews based on your performance, competence and increased responsibilities
If you are looking for a practical career where you can learn directly from experienced engineers, develop specialist skills and build a long-term future within a respected engineering business, we would be delighted to hear from you
Pay: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
