Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

The overall objective of this role is to manufacture complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may specialise in mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

36.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm, Thursday 9am to 1:30pm

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

3

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

Develop practical and theoretical knowledge both at college and within the workshop at Voith.

Within this key learning areas will include:

Working safely and efficiently in an engineering environment.
The use interpretation and communication of technical information.
Hand fitting and machining techniques.
Maintenance and testing of mechanical components. Electrical and mechanical science.
Mathematics for engineers.
Maintain good housekeeping, awareness of and adherence to health and safety requirements.
Involvement in improvement activities as required.
Develop ability to complete technical documentation as work progresses.
To perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Where you'll work

6 Beddington Farm Road
Croydon
CR0 4XB

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

Working towards a Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard, you will receive practical, tailored training, working alongside experienced engineering professionals to develop skills recognised to an industry standard. You’ll learn how to apply your knowledge in the workplace, gaining valuable experience in day-to-day tasks, teamwork, and professional conduct.

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
Team working

Other requirements

Salary: £18,000 plus a bonus scheme Working week: 36.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7am to 3pm, Thursday 9am to 1:30pm Onsite parking available

About this company

Voith Turbo is a group division of Voith Gmbh headquartered in Heidenheim in Germany. As an international Company of 19,000 employees, we operate in more than 60 countries worldwide. We offer exceptional careers for exceptional people. Voith Turbo in the UK operates from two sites in London. The main site is located in Croydon and our second site is located in Greenford, West London. Voith Turbo offers a comprehensive range of services, products and facilities which are fully capable of continually supporting worldwide industries. Our Croydon site is the base for all our sales teams except Rail, and all our support functions. We have a large modern workshop with production facilities that service the entire Voith Turbo range. Greenford is our dedicated rail facility; it is the base for our rail sales team and is our main rail workshop, where all Voith Turbo rail products can be handled. In addition, in Croydon we manufacture and sell and provide full support services for the Fluidrive range of fluid couplings. Due to the reliability and durability our products are the long-term solution for demanding applications in all industries within the UK and worldwide. 2022 is a year of change for our organisation our Greenford rail division will close in August 2022 and its operations and staff will move to a newly built premises adjacent to our existing Croydon premises.

After this apprenticeship

Gain qualifications and practical experience, you will directly benefit from developing real world skills while also earning a recognised qualification upon completion.

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