Trim and Fitter Apprentice
ATLAS COMPOSITE TECHNOGIES LTD
DERBYSHIRE (DE7 4RA)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 July 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting full-time, on-site role for a new Trim & Fitter Apprentice to join Atlas Composite Technologies at our Ilkeston Head Office. The role will involve 4 days working on tasks related to the manufacturing and assembly of carbon composite parts for Formula One, high-end automotive, aerospace and motorsport applications.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8.00am to 4.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
- Selection of appropriate techniques and procedures to produce components
- Handling of composite materials and the established health & safety procedures -Understanding the correct storage and applications of composite materials
- Understanding of different types of resins and adhesives for bonding and assembly
- Production of carbon fibre mould tools and preparation procedures
- Manufacturing of individual components across a range of sectors
- Reading and understanding of technical drawings and procedure manuals
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications to understand the requirements for fitting and assembly of composite components.
- Prepare composite materials, such as carbon fibre, fiberglass or other composites, for fitting and assembly.
- Use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to trim, shape, and fit composite parts as per specifications.
- Apply adhesives, resins, or other bonding agents to join composite parts together
- Assemble composite parts according to the defined sequence, ensuring correct alignment, fit and finish
- Conduct visual inspections to verify the quality of composite components and identify any defects or imperfections
- Follow established procedures and quality standards to maintain consistency and ensure compliance with specifications
- Collaborate with the Fit & Trim Section Team Lead and
- Engineering team to address any fitting or assembly challenges, provide input on process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the department
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe working environment for yourself and others
- Maintain a clean and organised work area, including proper storage and handling of composite materials and tools
- Document and maintain accurate records of fitting and assembly activities, including any issues or deviations encountered
- Continuously update and expand knowledge of composite materials, fitting techniques, and industry best practices.
- Any other duties as reasonably required
- Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards on all manufactured composite components to defined standards
Where you'll work
MERLIN WAY
QUARRY HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
ILKESTON
DERBYSHIRE
DE7 4RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
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
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- You will be expected to work towards the Engineering Fitter Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Atlas Composite Technologies is an AS9100 accredited SME, specialising in the manufacture of composite components and tools for a variety of sectors, including; Aerospace, Motorsport, Automotive and more. The Head Office is based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire and a second site located within Pride Park, Derby.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time position with company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
James Sayles
saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk
07929669938
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334827.
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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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