Apprentice Mechanical Electrical and Process Engineer

We’re currently offering the opportunity for apprentices to gain valuable experience in the Durham/North East area, sometimes being required to work from the Durham office. You will gain a number of valuable key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the construction industry.

JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UK, directly employing over 1250 people and with an annual turnover in the region of £270 million, generated from projects in both the building and civil engineering markets. As part of the global management, engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we offer our clients full feasibility, design and construction services throughout the UK.

What you’ll do:

• Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities to build our skills and knowledge.
• You will help integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector by bringing your mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit.
• You will help play a vital in planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.

During the construction phase of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects. Duties include:

• Quality – overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client’s requirements – testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
• Safety – reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly
• Commercial – helping to ensure projects are deliver to time and budget.
• Contractual – understanding and working to client & suppliers contract conditions.
• Documentation – producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.

What we'll offer:

• L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals that will support your ongoing development and career progression
• An assigned mentor who will provide on-going support
• Off the job training on either a day release or block basis, which may involve staying away from home
• Gain experience of working on a broad range of construction projects
• Off the job training on either a day release or block basis, which may involve staying away from home

Candidate Specification

• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths
• Valid driving licence: essential
• Ability to work professionally as part of a team
• Effective analytical and problem determination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, to deadlines and under pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Innovative thinker
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region
• A keen interest in mechanical, electrical or process engineering is desirable but not essential

What can we offer:
At JN Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary and our core benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Life assurance of 4 x salary
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Car benefit (subject to role)
• Annual professional institution subscription costs
• Career and professional development opportunities

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Job Profile

About JN Bentley
JN Bentley – part of the global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald – is a leading civil engineering and construction company, delivering design-and-build projects with clients in the water sector and beyond, across the UK.

We directly employ over 1,300 people across 9 office locations and hundreds of construction sites nationwide. We have a turnover in excess of £300 million, delivered by our water utilities design and build business Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), our environmental design and build business Jeremy Benn Associates-Bentley (JBA-B) and directly by JN Bentley.

At JN Bentley we believe that when we care about what we do, we do it better. Because we care about our people - keeping them safe, making sure they are happy, enjoy coming to work and feel valued - we are committed to creating a fun workplace, where people have a voice, are safe, reach their potential and prosper, and where the rewards are shared.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
JN Bentley Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and with respect.

Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

Job category (multi-select)

Electrical, Mechanical, Utility, Water

Work Pattern

Full-Time

Recruiter Contact

Mary Naylor