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Apprentice Engineer

Volkerfitzpatrick Limited · Abingdon · posted 3 July 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
23 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Understand and comply with Company Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Policies
  • Provide assistance to the Site Engineers in the accurate setting out and control of the works, taking every opportunity to undertake setting out under the supervision of their Section / Senior Engineer 
  • Gain experience of Company HSEQ systems and participate in tasks that are described 
  • Gain experience in materials sampling and testing 
  • Any other duties assigned by your line manager for the benefit of the site 
  • Undertaking Instrument checks on setting out equipment and maintaining records of such checks
  • Reading and understanding method statements
  • Maintaining records of labour, plant and materials used in the works
  • Carrying out material sampling 
  • Maintaining as built record drawing of the completed works 

Where it leads

  • Opportunity to complete a degree apprenticeship and achieve professional membership

About Volkerfitzpatrick Limited

VolkerFitzpatrick is one of the leading engineering and construction companies in the UK. We provide specialist multi-disciplinary engineering solutions to a wide range of markets to deliver a truly integrated service for our clients. We are proud to say our history dates back over 100 years, employ almost 1,000 people and currently turn over more than £600m per year, ensuring we are able to meet the growing demands of today’s construction industry. Our specialist capabilities are the heart of our business; as a supply chain partner we work nationally to solve complex challenges in all kinds of diverse environments. Our proven expertise in delivering successful projects in a wide range of sectors include rail and depots, buildings, highways, airports, energy and defence.

Things to consider

  • Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the location of our projects
  • Due to the project requirement, the Client requires candidates to live in the local area
  • The ‘local area’ is defined as any location falling within the boundary of Oxfordshire, plus a perimeter area of 10 miles into the counties that border Oxfordshire

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & Science (grade 8-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Milton Interchange A 4130, Milton, Abingdon, OX14 4TX

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