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Apprentice Engineering Fitter - Level 3 Baker Perkins Ltd
Successful applicants will receive a carefully tailored training programme to become a qualified engineer. You will attend our training provider to gain your nationally recognised qualifications on a day release basis. Salary is reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship to reflect progress against the objectives of each phase of training.
Closing date: 28 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44 to £18,278.00
Minimum starting pay will be £12,936.60 per annum, but may be more depending on national minimum wage for age.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
Monday to Thursday - 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday - 07:30 to 12:30
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
45 Months
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Possible start date
18 Sep 2023
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Date posted
13 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000122134
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Positions
3 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As part of your apprenticeship training you will work to become a fully skilled Mechanical Fitter.
You will work in the fitting shop and will learn how to assemble and test the parts to make our special purpose machinery.
Once fully skilled Mechanical Fitters:
- Assemble complete machines and sub-assemblies to customer specifications, and to test completed equipment
- Assemble kit of parts using drawings and internal paperwork system
- Install pneumatic pipework
- Assist with testing of finished equipment and to complete test records
- Operate portable hand tools for drilling, grinding and sanding etc.
- Work within planned times for jobs, and to feedback deviations when necessary
- Supply feedback on machine and process improvements
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting other sections when required
- Support mechanical work within the maintenance team
- Work on customers’ sites as part of an installation & commissioning team
- Work on customers’ sites as part of the Customer Services team
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering – Pathway MMD: Fitting & Assembly
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
An apprenticeship standard certificate graded at pass, merit or distinction via an end point assessment.
Attendance at college will be required initially on a 3 day a week basis with the rest of the time on site reducing during the apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Baker Perkins apprentices over the years, after gaining their apprenticeship and experience, have moved in to many different areas of the business for example Production Engineering, Design, Project Management, Sales Support and Installation and Commissioning
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Baker Perkins Ltd
Address
Manor Drive
Paston Parkway
Peterborough
PE4 7AP
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering fitter
Level 3 (A level)
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