Apprentice Engineering Assembly Fitter

HI-FORCE LIMITED

Northamptonshire (NN11 8PL)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 14 April 2026

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Summary

To learn to assemble and fit products and carry out processes across the manufacturing department to meet internal standards, including safe operation, maintenance and processing of metal components and materials. 

Wage

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

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An annual bonus scheme, company pension, free parking, and a canteen. Other perks include a health and wellbeing program, cycle to work scheme, and free flu jabs 

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

  • Learn and be able to competently perform all aspects of assembly of products
  • Responsible for the safe operation of machinery and equipment
  • Ensure all components are present and correct against the manufacturing route card and apply a sequential and logical approach in assembling the product to the correct drawings and specifications
  • All documentation completed accurately and eligibly, anomalies on the bill of materials or non-conformances to be reported to the Assembly Shop Supervisor
  • Demonstrate build or assembly techniques if required and safely conduct actions at all times in a professional manner
  • Responsible for high levels of housekeeping, not only around own work area but also across the whole department
  • Gain a good understanding of the machine shop,  logistics, quality and any other operational departments
  • Carrying out other operational activities as and when required
  • Carrying out Health & Safety requirements to ensure safe operation of machinery ensuring compliance with safety standards including PPE and SOPs, assisting in risk assessments, highlighting hazards etc.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement activities

Where you'll work

Prospect Way
Royal Oak Industrial Estate
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 8PL

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON 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

1 day per week to take place at Northampton College 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Hi-Force is a leading British manufacturer and a trusted name in the industry, committed to delivering high-quality hydraulic solutions to the global market. Specialising in high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems, and torque and tensioning equipment, we support customers across a wide range of industries 

Disability Confident

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

  • Structured training with promotion from within for successful candidates

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026030.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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