Apprentice Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Engineer
FORD HALEWOOD TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED
Apprenticeship summary
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.
Closing date: March 30, 2026
Advanced
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 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.
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.
Employer
FORD HALEWOOD TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employ over 13,000 individuals. The ONE Ford plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. This is by focusing on the creation of vehicles revising the customers true demands, reduction of costs, to introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency. About FHTL Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of c800 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford have recently invested up to £4million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles as a sole provide for the whole of the EU.
Training
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard:Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)