Engineering Apprentice

  • Company: Pinnacle RE-TEC
  • Location: DH8 9HU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,316.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000030594
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
  • Start Date: 31/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Launch your engineering career with a 4-year apprenticeship in Consett! Work full-time alongside skilled engineers while earning a Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Learn hands-on skills including milling, turning, boring, CNC machining, fitting and reading engineering drawings, with one day a week at college for the first 2 years.

Training to be Provided


  • 1 day per week at college, 4 days in the workplace

Future Prospects


  • There are opportunities for progression within the role for the right candidates upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

  • We also offer support with further engineering qualifications such as HNC

Vacancy Detail

You will learn all aspects of mechanical engineering, including, milling, turning, boring, CNC machining and fitting, as well as how to read engineering drawings.


Daily duties will include:



  • Developing a knowledge of all aspects of mechanical engineering

  • Developing an understanding of machine practices

  • Undertaking milling, turning, boring and grinding tasks as appropriate

  • Utilising machining practices across both CNC and manual machines

  • Learning to read and work from Engineering drawings

Other Information


  • Candidates must be able to travel to the employer premises, please check travel arrangements prior to applying for the role

  • A science, engineering or technology qualification would also be advantageous

Ready to start your adventure?