Engineering Apprentice – Fitter – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As an apprentice at Hayward Tyler, you'll embark on a journey to become a highly skilled technician. Receiving comprehensive training in essential areas, including assembly & dismantling of large rotating equipment, whilst mastering various hand tools. This hands-on experience will equip you with the expertise needed to excel in engineering.

Wage

£17,500 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

As an apprentice to Hayward Tyler, you will be trained to become a skilled Engineering Fitter with training in core areas such as, interpreting drawings/specifications for required components or assemblies, refurbishing/fault finding and problem solving, using various tooling & equipment, quality checking/testing and calibration of units/components.

The Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship is aimed at people who wish to gain real engineering qualifications as well as practical on the job skills. This is achieved through a combination training/tuition and work-based learning activities.

Please note, whilst not confirmed, the training provider for this apprenticeship may be based in Northampton and applicants will need to be able to get to this location on a weekly basis.

Where you'll work

1 Kimpton Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3LD

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

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

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The 4 Year Apprenticeship programme is structured in partnership with the college and is organised as follows:

Year one:

Gaining skills in understanding, reading engineering drawings, basic assembly and dismantlement, hand tools/techniques and measuring equipment

Year Two:

Specific training in core areas to develop skills such as planning work activity, resources, equipment and tooling

Year Three:

Developing your workshop skills using more focused techniques

Year Four:

Working towards being a skilled Fitter and improving competence in a chosen speciality

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)

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

Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

We are looking for committed individuals who are keen to learn and progress through their apprenticeship, both from an academic and practical perspective, have ambition to achieve their best and have a good work ethic.

About this company

We are a pump and motor manufacturer based in Luton.

https://haywardtyler.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Generous annual leave & option to purchase additional holidays. - Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.). -Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme. - Range of employee discounts

After this apprenticeship

We have a track record of nurturing the skills and talents of our apprentices
The invaluable skills and qualifications you'll gain throughout our apprenticeship program will open doors to various roles within the company, such as Mechanical Fitter, and pave the way for career advancement to positions like Production Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAYWARD TYLER LIMITED

Elizabeth Saunders

elizabeth.saunders@haywardtyler.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324048.

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Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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