Apprentice Fitter - 2026 - Doncaster

General information

City/town: Doncaster Job field: Construction External closing date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6286

Description and requirements

What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place.

Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect – we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.

Apprentice Fitter – 2026 - Doncaster

Cementation Skanska are an internationally recognised specialist and one of the UK’s leading piling and foundation contractors. We are experts in all piling techniques, working on multiple projects from buildings to complex infrastructure. Using the latest techniques, our teams are at the forefront of implementing new ideas and technology.

Our workshops have been established in Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, for almost a century. We provide a huge range of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance services, using specialist equipment and precision tooling.

The expertise of our teams of mechanical and civil engineers includes production design, fabrication, welding, electrical engineering, hydraulics, and computer numerical control machining.

Based in our Workshops at Bentley, within our seventeen-acre plant and fabrication depot, the role of an Apprentice Fitter will involve working on major foundation plant including the Cementation Skanska piling rig fleet. 

What you will learn to do:

Maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of the plant and equipment within the depot

Dismantling components and equipment 

Diagnose faults on equipment utilising diagnostic technology 

Checking components for serviceability during overall activities

Repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies

Safety, Quality and Sustainability are key to Skanska and successful candidates will be required to demonstrate this within the mechanical role

What you'll bring to the role: 

You will hold Grade 2 in English and Maths GCSE for us to successfully enrol you on the apprenticeship

Thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated

Dependable team player who actively supports and promotes collective success

You must have lived in the UK in the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for an apprenticeship. We are not able to proceed with applications that require visa sponsorship.

We are not able to proceed with applications from candidates that have already achieved a degree in a similar discipline.

What qualification will you be studying towards?

Your time will be split between studying at Askham Bryan college, working towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification, depending on your current qualifications, whilst developing new skills in the workplace with on-the-job training. 

What we offer:

You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business 

Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice 

Regular professional and social events 

Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year 

Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing 

My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible 

You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations 

Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way. 

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger. 

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

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