Engineering Apprentice
INVERTER DRIVE SYSTEMS LTD
ILKESTON (DE7 4RA)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 July 2025
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Summary
Inverter Drive Systems is a leading specialist in energy-saving motor control solutions, working with industries across the UK to deliver innovative automation using ABB inverter drives. We’re currently looking to recruit a motivated and practical Engineering Fitter Apprentice to join our expert team.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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£14,737.50 per year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon-Fri (07.30 - 15.30) with 30 minutes for lunch.
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
During the apprenticeship, you will become proficient in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, planning your work with the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. You will develop your problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills alongside following the high quality, health and safety standards in place.
Following the completion of the L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship the successful candidate will provide the necessary technical expertise and support in relation to assembly of control system activities, whilst meeting agreed production quantity and quality targets in a safe manner.
Initially the candidate will prepare and assemble components ie.,
· Interpretation of diagrams
· measuring, labelling, marking out panels,
· drilling and fitting plates to wire control panels in our workshop and out on site to allow the installation of Variable Speed Drives. These will then be programmed / configured to meet the application needs as defined by the customer.
They will possess a positive attitude towards self development both practically and academically, ability to work within a small supportive team, be conscientious, with good timekeeping skills and have a desire to achieve high standards of customer satisfaction.
As the role progresses the candidate will become involved in testing, use of power tools and have the opportunity to see the job through by assisting on customer sites around the UK, with installation and commissioning.
Candidates would be trained to read and interpret engineering data, worksheets and drawings in addition to working to documentation such as method statements, HS&E requirements to ensure safe systems of work.
Throughout your role, you will have interaction with all levels of staff from management, engineering, finance and admin to shop floor, allowing you to build your confidence and understanding in how a business operates.
Where you'll work
5 DENMAN COURT
MERLIN WAY
QUARRY HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ILKESTON
DE7 4RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM 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
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0432-v1-4
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at Ruddington and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. Overtime may be required along with overnight stays. We try and keep this to a minimum and share this out across the team. We attend a variety of sites to include: Waste Water Treatment, Clean Water Treatment, Recycling, Aggregates, Food production to list a few. This may well be hot, dusty or smelly. Full PPE will be made available. The job can be physically demanding, i.e. when lifting our drives to place them, installing cables or cable trays.
About this employer
Inverter Drive Systems (IDS) is a trusted UK-based specialist in energy-saving and automation solutions through the application of variable speed drive (VSD) technology. With over 25 years of experience, we work closely with a wide range of industries—including manufacturing, food and beverage, water treatment, and building services—to deliver tailored motor control systems that reduce energy consumption, improve process control, and lower operational costs. As a certified ABB Value Provider, IDS is recognised for technical excellence, reliable service, and in-depth expertise in ABB inverter drive products. Our team of highly skilled engineers design, install, commission, and maintain VSD systems to the highest standards, supporting both new and retrofit projects across the UK. We take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to developing engineering talent through hands-on training, mentorship, and long-term career opportunities. At Inverter Drive Systems, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and engineering excellence.
After this apprenticeship
Initially working as an apprentice learning the skills in our workshop and in College. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship there could be the opportunity to gain further qualifications, in a supportive environment. The further qualifications are dependent upon the route both the candidate and the business see their career going.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333443.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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