Whale Tanker - Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship with great benefits
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Company: Whale Tankers
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Location: Solihull, B91 2SU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £334.62 per week
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Sector: Build and Make Things
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Ref: VAC-00825
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Yr 1 - Mon- Thurs 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 12.30pm
Brief Description
Do you want the opportunity to try different areas of Engineering Fitting?
This role will give you the opportunity to try vehicle electrics, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, and fitting across multiple departments at our site in Solihull. You will get the chance to put what you learn at college into action in the workplace.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
- Keenness to work and learn
- Interest in Engineering
Skills Required
● An interest to develop a skilled hands on role
● Good communication skills, including the ability to work well with others.
● Effective personal organisation and time management skills.
● Willingness to undertake training to improve his/her skills base.
● To be I.T. Literate and familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
● Highly motivated.
● Aptitude for logical thinking and process. A drive to learn and commitment to studying.
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Future Prospects
We have been running apprenticeships for over 16 years and have always upon completion offered a full time permanent contract
Vacancy Detail
COMPANY
Whale Tankers are one of Europe’s largest manufacturer of liquid waste and jetting equipment. Based in Solihull for the last 56 years and with a 300 plus strong work force, Whale views their staff as being amongst their most important assets.
Do you want the opportunity to try different areas of Engineering Fitting?
This role will give you the opportunity to try vehicle electrics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and fitting in multiple departments at our site in Solihull.
You will get the chance to put what you learn at college into action in the workplace. You will become a skilled engineer working in Production to build bespoke tankers, working alongside and training with highly experienced members of staff.
● The apprenticeship scheme will be 36 - 42 months at Level 3
● You will receive training on site & through our provider (Make UK), along with continuous support.
● Your working week will be full-time 37.5 hours on a rotating shift upon completion of day release.
● Study time and support will be available within working hours
● End point assessments will be carried out by the Approved Independent Assessment Organisation
This job role will enable you to understand how our products are built from start to finish.
WHAT SHIFTS ARE YOU EXPECTED TO WORK?
We operate a Rotating Shift Pattern that you will be expected to do from year 2 of your apprenticeship:
Week 1 – 6.00 – 14.00 Monday – Friday
Week 2 – 14.00 – 22.30 Monday – Thursday and 14.00 – 19.30 Friday
(some times may vary, dependent upon work area)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
In exchange for your hard work, we offer:
• A Generous salary of £17,400 pa
• 2 bonus structures
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group Life Insurance
• Opportunity to join Bupa
• Pension scheme which when you pay in 4.5% we pay 5%.
Other Information
Please be aware that it is shift work mornings 6 – 2, afternoons 2 – 10.30 Monday – Thursday and 2 – 7.30 Friday. There is not the best public transport to our Site in Solihull so make sure you're you able to get here.