Mechanical Apprentice Intake 2026
RSE is delighted to welcome applications for our Mechanical Apprentice Intake 2025 across our business units based in Cumbernauld and Dalgety Bay. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to join one of the industry’s leading Engineering businesses, who are truly innovative in their solutions to the Water industry.
You’ll receive best-in-class training whilst going through your education and then be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the UK, providing technical expertise to our client’s. There are no barriers to progression with RSE, so beyond your initial training and development, our wider business can offer you a truly rewarding career.
Closing date for applications is 27th of April 2026, and we will be conducting the first series of interviews in May 2026. Following the interview process, placements will start in July 2026.
What Do You Need?
To be eligible for the Apprenticeship programme, you should:
Have achieved National 4 Level Grade in Maths and/or Application of Maths, English and a Science (preferably Physics).
Owing to insurance and legal requirement you must be 16 years’ of age when starting (July 2026).
Who Are We?
RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.
Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.
What RSE Offer
To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work
Discounted National Gym Membership
Professional Fees Paid
Employee Discount Platform
Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.
In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.
If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now
