Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

Our apprenticeship scheme is designed to put you at the centre of the action. Join us as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice in our Operations team at Morden and step into a career that shapes, assembles, and maintains the components that keep the world around us moving.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

In this exciting role, you’ll learn how to:

Work with materials, tools and machines safely and effectively to create high-quality components and know which tool is right for the job
Problem-solving as you learn how to apply engineering, maths and science to solve real-world problems and keep things running smoothly
Get hands on as you learn techniques such as drilling, soldering, threading, and bolting
Engineer with pride, with safety and quality built into every step of what you do
Communicate and collaborate within a supportive team to meet goals, improve processes, and grow together

You’ll gain hands-on practical experience, work with supportive and inspiring people and contribute to meaningful work - all while earning and learning. Whether you're starting out, switching careers, or returning to work—this is your chance to build a future that matters.

Where you'll work

26 Deer Park Road
London
SW19 3UA

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH THAMES 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

Kickstart a career

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This programme is the first step in empowering women to enter, remain and progress in STEM. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day.

About this company

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical, and special gases in the UK and Ireland and as part of Linde, a global company we are part of the world’s leading industrial gases and engineering company. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed, and everyone can be themselves. We take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

After this apprenticeship

Get qualifications and experience. You will benefit from gaining hands-on experience whilst also achieving a qualification at the end of it all.

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