Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice

BEN LAWSON & ANDREA LAWSON

Waterlooville, PO7 7XJ

Closes on Saturday 31 August

Posted on 24 April 2024

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Summary

Do you have an eye for detail and an interest in how things work? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Engineering Apprentice for our client, Allflow. This role involves learning how to use technical information to build mechanical assemblies and systems. You will also be completing tests to ensure specifications are met.

Annual wage
£14,000 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 0800-1630 (30 minutes lunchbreak)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 September

Duration

3 Years 9 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • As a Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship.
  • Throughout your apprenticeship with Allflow Pumps & Pump Systems, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
  • Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC Advanced Manufacturing Engineering technical certificate. 
  • Overall duration 45 months

Where you’ll work

45 Aston Road

Waterlooville

PO7 7XJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PETA 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.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4 or equivalent/above)
    • Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent/above)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    Allflow specialise in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of pumping equipment and control systems. We undertake the removal and refurbishment of plant rooms at client sites. We are also committed to investing in our future talent and want you to become part of our success story. In partnership with PETA we will provide the learning and support required to ensure you will be the best engineer that you can be. Company Benefits: Auto-enrolled into the company pension scheme after qualification period. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (3-4 days to be taken at Christmas). Overtime available.

    http://www.allflow.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    What are the career prospects at Allflow?

    The career opportunities at Allfow are very varied.  We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential.

    • Fulltime employment
    • Further personal development
    • Further academic development
    • Higher apprenticeship

     

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PETA LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000246996.

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    Closes on Saturday 31 August

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