Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

The team at Vac-Ex are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Fitter Apprentice to join our experienced and friendly team. You will be supported through your qualification with real experience to complement your learning and work on a variety of machinery and equipment under the guidance of experienced fitters.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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From 1st April 2025, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £7.55 an hour.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between 8.00am to 4:30pm.

40 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 Fitter‘s job concerns plant and machinery installation, maintenance and repairs, replacement of broken or worn parts, adjustment, servicing and checking components, machinery and equipment, component replacement. You will develop skills in areas such as component assembly, tool use, and troubleshooting.

General duties including:

Interpreting and following drawings/diagrams and/or specifications for required component or assembly
Planning work activity, including resources, equipment and tooling
Producing individual components, for example, keys, pipework, threading, wiring looms, interfacing parts, motors, wiring cables
Re-furbishing components
Assembling components to produce equipment, machine or system - in full or part
Quality checking and adjusting components or assembly against required specification; for example testing and calibrating
Identifying and resolving problems with components or assembly; fault diagnosis
Handing over completed components or assembly, this may include storage and commissioning
Re-instating work area and equipment
Contributing to continuous improvement in component production or assembly

Where you'll work

COULMAN ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTA
THORNE
DONCASTER
ENGLAND
DN8 5JU

Training

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

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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 will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Day release  

You will undertake the Engineering Fitter standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-1
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a fitter of the future! 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

As a vacuum/suction excavation equipment manufacturer and worldwide supplier based in the UK, VAC-EX aims to provide equipment that securely exposes underground utilities while respecting the environment and the general public. We never stop developing, utilising our knowledge and input from current clients to deliver the most effective, intelligent solutions to clients across the globe. More than just a passion, creating cutting-edge vacuum/suction excavation units is a way of life. In addition to sales and manufacture, we also offer equipment rentals, first-rate training, and maintenance services. If you need a replacement part, our parts shop offers excellent prices. VAC-EX rental provides nationwide, non-operated supply of VAC-EX units including T-VAC and AIR-VAC and are available for both short- or long-term rental contracts. Nationwide delivery is available. Rental includes a full maintenance and inspection package* provided by VAC-EX service *Excludes damage and hose. NPORS and manufacturer training can be provide by VAC-EX training

https://www.vac-ex.com/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Jamie Herrington

jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320872.

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