Apprentice Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Engineer
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Company: FORD HALEWOOD TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED
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Location: Liverpool, L24 9LE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,496.43 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000015146
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Year 1 - Waterside Training; Monday - Friday, 08:45 to 16:30. Years 2, 3 and 4 will be site based at Halewood, Speke. Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 15:30 and Friday, 07:00 to 12:30.
Brief Description
The 4 year apprenticeship will cover broad based training and grounding in Electrical and Mechanical skill at Waterside Training. In years 2,3 and 4, working apprentices will work on plant at Halewood alongside qualified craftsmen, in either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline whilst continuing to attend college to Level 4 HNC.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place at Waterside Training, Pocket Nook Street, WA9 1TW.
Your first year involves full-time attendance at Waterside (Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM), plus a 37.5-hour work week at the Ford plant, with on-site attendance required during specific term times.
Future Prospects
The business invests significantly in its apprentice program. Given the level of investment, it goes without saying that individuals who successfully complete the high-quality apprenticeship are offered permanent positions.
Ford Halewood supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promotion from within based on performance and achievement.
Vacancy Detail
The Maintenance Craft apprenticeship will include activities such as;
- Machine and equipment maintenance.
- Fault finding and diagnostics.
- Using preventative maintenance systems.
- Restoring components undertaking repair.
- Replacement and servicing.
Quality bias for the apprenticeship will include activities such as;
- Support commissioning new measurement equipment.
- Measurement of Internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment.
- Support the development of test methods and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Produce measurement reports for components measured.
- Assist with quality investigations, providing measuring support.
- Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.
Other Information
After the application and initial screening by Waterside, selected candidates will be invited to proceed to the next stage with FHTL. This stage will involve further assessments, which may include dexterity testing and interviews, to determine suitability.