Primary Fluid Power offer excellent opportunities for young people to develop a career within the Fluid Power sector via a 4 year modern apprenticeship in mechanical fitting, fabrication & welding, CNC machine operator and electrical wiring and panel fitting trades. Our apprenticeship program requires you to attend college one day a week and other associated day and evening courses required to achieve FMA and AMA qualification together with City & Guilds and trade certification. The in house training is comprehensive and gives 6 months placements in each discipline and may include on-site installation or drawing office design experience.

The final part of training will have a clear focus on your adopted trade and may continue to HND level.

Minimum application criteria  –

• Mechanical Aptitude Test & Satisfactory interview
• Successful enrollment and course acceptance at Knowsley or St Helens College.

Apprenticeships are not limited and more recently we have extended the program in purchasing / accountancy.

Recruitment Information

Applications for apprenticeship with Primary Fluid Power Ltd should be made via the Knowsley Borough Council Apprenticeship Scheme.

Details and closing date can be found at your local connections office or visit

Knowsley Borough Council Apprenticeship Scheme Web Site.