Summary
To train as an Assembly Technician; to undertake a structured training program of academic study and on the job training in order to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the company’s future assembly and test requirements of a world-leading Filter & Dryer and subsea valve manufacturer.
Wage
£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
LB Bentley offer a Gainshare Scheme based on the successful achievement of results. Other benefits include a employee pension with and offer of salary sacrifice and a Paycare medical scheme.
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.45pm and Friday, 7.00am - 12.45pm
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of assembly and test skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
* To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently, increasing your overall contribution to the department
* Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace and your role in achieving this
* To maintain a CPD over the period of the traineeship, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learnt
* To develop the skills to assemble products from work instructions and drawings, achieving the necessary quality requirements
* To undertake and successfully complete the NVQ Level 3 units in line with the framework and timescales set out by the company
* Throughout the training period, achieving the required milestones, producing a good standard of work and developing practical skills in order to achieve the NVQ Level 3 qualification
* To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair in line with our 5S + Safety working standards
* To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and tools in line with our 5S + Safety working standards
* To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner at all times while at work or at a training facility used by us
* To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder
Where you’ll work
LB Bentley Ltd
Unit C, Kingfisher Business Park
London Road
Stroud
GL5 2BY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Year 1 - 3.5 days in workshop, 1 day in classroom from September – February. 1 day per week from Feb to July
* Year 2 - 1 day per week in classroom at GET, 4 days with you in company
* Year 3 - full time in company
More training information
* In-company the training will be a mixture of on-the-job and off-the-job training with support from a dedicated mentor plus other members of the Filter & Dryer team
* Allocated time to complete the necessary work required within the apprenticeship will be given and the required level of ‘off the job’ training will be supported
* The apprentice will have on the job and off the job training that is in line with requirements of the apprenticeship course curriculum and supports the apprentices to carry out the tasks outlined as their key accountabilities
* There will also be other in-house training provided which is necessary to support this role, such as – onboarding and induction sessions, Health & Safety, Environmental, cyber security, ESG and ED&I
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 9 - 4)
* Maths (grade 9 - 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* 2 other subjects (grade 9 - 4)
* Science (grade 9 - 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
Other requirements
This position requires a dedication to learning both in the training environment and within the work place/department. The apprentice will be required to fulfil the obligations of their apprenticeship in a consistent and timely manner completing the work to the best of their ability. There is a requirement to pass each stage of the apprenticeship learning process in order to secure a position at the end of the apprenticeship.