Mechanical Fitter Apprentice - BB Plastics – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

BB Plastics are seeking a driven and committed individual to join our team as an apprentice Mechanical Fitter. This role involves injection moulding machine tool setting, tool and machine maintenance, preparation of production areas, working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Deregulation of Weights and Measures act 1985.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Pay will be £10 per hour initially

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of senior staff
To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed
To undertake and successfully achieve the academic grades and practical skills leading to the completion of the Level 2/3 apprenticeship (level dependent on candidate)
Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workplace is critical
To learn how to maintain equipment and to keep it in good repair

Where you'll work

LOWLAND WORKS
HURST LANE
MIRFIELD
WF14 8LY

Training

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

College or training organisation

KIRKLEES 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

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.

More training information

Kirklees College Engineering Centre, St Andrews Road.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Interest in Engineering

About this company

We’re a family-run team that’s operated out of the same, Mirfield, West Yorkshire manufacturing base for over 100 years. Our drinkware and catering- ware make consuming food and drink safer in high-footfall environments all over the country and beyond. Customers rely on us for quality products, and we’re proud to deliver.

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After this apprenticeship

Full time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Mark

mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329024.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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