Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Summary

Gain hands-on experience working with generators and power equipment. You’ll support servicing, maintenance, and installations while working towards a recognised qualification. Full training and support provided.

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 to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (This includes your day release).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 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

Kickstart your engineering career with an apprenticeship at Templant Rental Power.
Join a fast-moving, supportive team and gain practical, hands-on experience working with generators.
As an apprentice, you’ll play an active role in our daily operations, helping to service, maintain, and prepare equipment in our workshop.
You’ll be trained to carry out inspections, identify faults, and carry out repairs, all under the guidance of our experienced engineers.
Over time, you’ll develop in-depth technical knowledge of a wide range of systems from diesel-powered generators to advanced battery storage solutions.
This is a structured role that combines real-world experience with college-based learning, working towards a engineering qualification.
Templant will provide all necessary training, PPE, and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship.
You’ll join a team that values safety, learning, and teamwork where no two days are the same, and your growth is a priority.
For the right candidate, this apprenticeship can lead to a long-term career at Templant.

Where you'll work

HIGHWOOD ROAD
WRITTLE
CHELMSFORD
CM1 3PU

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHELMSFORD 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

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Templant is dedicated to providing exceptional generator hire solutions for planned or emergency, driven by a steadfast commitment to reliability, innovation, and sustainability

https://www.templant.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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