Assembly Fitter Technician Apprenticeship

CRAFTSMAN TOOLS LTD

WEST YORKSHIRE (LS21 1JE)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 April 2026

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Summary

To assemble, fit and prove-out manufactured components and sub-assemblies to the required drawing, tolerance and quality standards, supporting on-time delivery of bespoke fixtures and precision parts.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Interpret engineering drawings, job packs and build instructions
  • Fit, assemble and align parts using hand tools, jigs and fixtures
  • Deburr, fettling and hand-finishing as required to meet specification and safe handling standards
  • Carry out basic measurement and checks using standard metrology equipment
  • Complete travellers / work orders, including sign-off and status updates
  • Identify fit/tolerance issues early (including tolerance stack) and escalate with clear detail
  • Support rework and continuous improvement activities to reduce repeat issues
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area, following PPE and H&S requirements

Where you'll work

SIDE COPSE
POOL ROAD
OTLEY
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS21 1JE

Training

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

Training provider

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Please note you must be able to attend Bradford College 1 day a week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / C+)
  • English (grade 4 / C+)
  • Science (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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Resilient

Other requirements

Driver with own car would be an advantage

About this employer

Craftsman Tools Ltd is a multi-award winning supplier of precision toolholding, workholding, and supply chain management services to a broad spectrum of the engineering sector.

To guarantee the highest quality possible we manufacture all of our products exclusively from our headquarters in the UK. This is also where our award-winning Apprentice School is based, where we are committed to bringing the next generation of engineers into manufacturing.

Craftsman’s commitment to investment in the latest machining technology and manufacturing best practice has enabled us to continually undertake development of innovative products, working closely with machine tool manufacturers to create innovative new solutions.

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Company benefits

  • 28 including bank holidays
  • Christmas off

After this apprenticeship

  • To become a permanent employee once apprenticeship is complete
  • Career progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Sonia Sidje

s.sidje@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

07776956378

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021519.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)