Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship - Terabithia – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning new skills. You’ll gain real industry experience while earning and working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm (30 minutes break)

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 10 July 2025

Duration

2 years 11 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

Assist in the layout, cabling, and installation of sensor systems, with a focus on electrical integration in R&D projects, pilots, and related systems.
Support in assisting and preparing general assembly diagrams, wiring schematics, and electrical connection flowcharts
Create supporting documentation such as sensor placement diagrams and Bills of Materials (BoM)
Measure and provide accurate dimensioning and tolerances for mounting and installation of components to the team
Assemble electrical and electronic systems such as electrical enclosures, electronic enclosures, PCBs, various electrical connectors, and cabling.
Assist in the assembly, modification, and design of custom enclosures for sensors using 3D printing, moulding, or basic fabrication tools.
Operate and maintain fabrication tools such as soldering irons, 3D printers, and CNC equipment, etc.
Contribute to the assembly, modification, and running of R&D experiments, pilots, and test rigs, including setups for bioreactors and other environments requiring process control and monitoring
Support sensor testing and calibration in these environments, measuring and providing data for R&D and other projects
Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace and adhere to all safety procedures.
Set a strong example in timekeeping, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Where you'll work

Unit 27, Baltic Works
Effingham Road
Sheffield
S9 3QA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

Flexible national delivery is available in this Apprenticeship, delivered using a ‘hybrid learning’ approach, incorporating face-to-face, work-based assessment and learning support sessions, along with timetabled tutor-led live e-tutorials (accessed using MS Teams Education).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
Science (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Hand skills
Interest in electronics
Problem solving

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to secure a permanent role within the company for our apprentices. There could also be opportunities for further development for those who show willing.

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