Apprentice Electrical Fitter

Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Electrical Fitter based in Lancashire. Bobst vacuum metalliser machines are assembled, fitted, tested then disassembled in Heywood before being shipped to our customers worldwide.

Wage

£16,340.16 a year

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Please see Salary Breakdown: 1st year - 8.06 p/hr, 16,340.16 per annum, 2nd year - 10.91p/hr, 22,127.30 per annum, 3rd year - 13.43p/hr, 27,233.60 per annum, 4th year - 15.11 p/hr, 30,637.80 per annum,

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00. Friday, 07:30 - 15:00.

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

The Apprentice Electrical Fitter will work with the team of highly skilled Electrical Fitters who produce these high-quality machines. Once full qualified apprentices will be required to travel on a worldwide basis to assist in the installation of company machinery.

Main Responsibilities

To strictly adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, including attending mandatory training courses, to ensure no possibility of endangering yourself or your colleagues
Day or block release for your college course is mandatory and monitored by both your manager and your tutor
You are required to successfully complete your course and produce certification for your personnel file
If you require additional study time to successfully complete the course, unless otherwise specifically agreed with the Production Manager, this should not infringe on your normal working hours

As an Apprentice Electrical Fitter, you are required to perform your duties in a professional manner, carry out all instructions from your supervisor under full or minimum supervision.

Training will be given, in addition to your standard college course, in all necessary equipment handling, to enable you to complete the following day to day tasks:

Assembly, disassembly, and despatch of machines.
Manual Handling
Working at height
Use of basic hand and power tools

To embody the Bobst values of trust, passion, respect, and performance.

Shadowing, and assisting fully qualified Electrical Fitters as directed while demonstrating a willingness to learn and commitment to always working safely.

Working on small, medium, and large sub-assembly under the supervision of senior Electrical Fitters, displaying a strong work ethic and desire to improve your skills.

Where you'll work

Pennine Business Park
Pilsworth Road
Heywood
Lancashire
OL10 2TL

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING 2000 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

Training 2000, Blackburn, BB1 3BD.

Day or block release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 Other Subjects (grade 4/C or above)
English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or 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
Strong Work Ethic
Flexible/Adaptable
Strong Electrical Aptitude
Good Time Management Skills
Keenness to Learn
Positive Attitude
Willing to listen to advice

Other requirements

Please do not contact Company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever. BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world. BOBST Manchester isn’t just a workplace—it’s a powerhouse of innovation. As a leader in high-performance vacuum metallizing and coating solutions, we play a critical role in shaping the future of sustainable, flexible packaging. Our team operates at the forefront of technology, developing advanced barrier films that enhance durability, functionality, and sustainability across industries. Whether it’s protecting products, reducing environmental impact, or driving efficiency, we’re constantly pushing the limits to create smarter, greener packaging solutions. At BOBST Manchester, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on expertise, collaboration, and cutting-edge advancements. We empower our employees to innovate, grow, and lead, ensuring they have the tools and support to drive meaningful change in packaging and printing technology.

After this apprenticeship

Apprentice Electrical Fitter work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.

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