Summary
We are looking for an apprentice with an interest in all things engineering. You will learn how to carry out maintenance and fitting work on our customers sites with a varied workload that will require some problem solving on the best course of action to complete the repair. You will need to have a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
On-going reviews of pay, in line with apprenticeship progress
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday Start times vary between 07:00 - 08:00.
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
Training:
* Training from skilled employees with decades of experience.
* Work individually and as part of a team to demonstrate the skills learned during training.
* Complete all college courses throughout training, to a high level.
* Learn and understand the importance of Health & Safety within the work environment and put it in to practice.
Work-based:
* Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.
* Perform routine maintenance of machines.
* Use of measuremment equipment such as Micrometer's, Vernier Caliper's and Gauge Blocks.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 4 & 5
SEDGEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL PARK
BRISTOL ROAD
BRIDGWATER
TA6 4AR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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
* You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as an Engineering Fitter, through Weston College
* As part of this program, you will attend Weston College one day per week.
* An assessor will conduct on-site observation to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
* At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 2 other GCSEs (grade 4/C)
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
* Science or Technology (grade 4/C)
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
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found. Please make sure you have reliable transport to and from the site.