Apprentice Engineering Fitter
STANELCO RF TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Hampshire (SO40 4BL)
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 11 March 2026
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Summary
Stanelco RF Technologies Ltd are looking for an exceptional young person to join our team and start their career with us. This gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, involving you in exciting projects. From day one, you will be in a real and meaningful role, learning whilst also working towards academic qualifications.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 08:00hrs to 16:45hrs, Friday 08:00hrs to 13:00hrs
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- 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
As an Assembly Technician you will gain experience in the following areas:
- Assembly Operations - Mechanical & electrical
- Operational planning - Understanding of purchasing, warehouse control, stock control and work order kitting
- Team working and team management
- End of line testing
- Reading/understanding drawings & electrical schematics
- Understanding quality standards
- Using measuring equipment
- Using hand tools and soldering
- Understanding risk assessments
Own Travel would be beneficial.
The role requires the candidate to enjoy developing skills in a technically demanding environment where solving problems and making improvements is something they really want to do.
Where you'll work
Starpol Technology Centre, North Road, Marchwood Industrial Park
Marchwood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 4BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
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 Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0432-v1-4 Personal Development Programme Day release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Logical thinking
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
As part of the application process, you will need to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College to attend an academic interview. Apply Now: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-engineering-fitter-level-3
About this employer
Through the use of RF technology we create innovative solutions for thermal process applications. As a result, our products are renowned for their quality and durability. Our systems provide exceptional sealing, welding and heating process solutions to a wide variety of commercial sectors. For instance, these include science, research, production and many other manufacturing supply chains. We work closely with clients, considering their needs and upholding ethical values, our dynamic and experienced team regularly develop new products and processes which are more environmentally sustainable than those they replace.
https://www.stanelcorftechnologies.com (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to a higher-level apprenticeship/further training
- Progression to full-time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020582.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026