Electrical Engineering Fitter Apprentice

ATLAS CONVERTING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

Wolesley Road (MK42 7XT)

Closes in 16 days (Thursday 7 August 2025)

Posted on 21 July 2025


Summary

Are you a practical learner? Have you thought about a career in Electrical Engineering? Do you like working with machines? Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd, In Kempston, are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team.

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years 9 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

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd was established in 1976 and are a global leader who design, create and build solutions for slitting and rewinding technology within a wide variety of industries. Their products and solutions are recognised as top level in the production of primary and secondary slitter rewinders with over 4,500 machine installations in over 80 countries around the world.

The successful applicant will be motivated to follow a career in Electrical Engineering. Part of your role will include building new production machines, new components and assemblies, using hand tools and learning skilled fitting techniques. You will also be gaining experience in all Engineering, Service and Production departments and fault finding / testing.

Staff benefits include a basic healthcare plan, life assurance and contributory pension scheme.

Where you'll work

Wolesley Road
MK42 7XT

Training

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

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

  • Level 3 Engineering Fitter
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

communication skills

Other requirements

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

About this employer

Film manufacturing and processing industry.

After this apprenticeship

The company's training programme will enable you to gain a full understanding of all departments from, Assembly, Stores, Design, Production, Planning, Sales & Service.

  • A supportive learning environment
  • A commitment to growing you as an individual
  • Mentoring
  • A structured apprenticeship with a varied career path
  • Competitive salary with real earning potential upon qualification
  • Excellent benefits package

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEDFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332722.

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Closes in 16 days (Thursday 7 August 2025)

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