Engineer Fitter/Mechanical Apprentice
Mitchell Diesel Ltd
Sutton-in-Ashfield (NG17 2JZ)
Closes on Monday 29 June 2026
Posted on 21 April 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship role offers hands-on experience, high-quality training and the opportunity to build a long-term engineering career within a supportive and experienced team.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday 7.30am- 4pm. Morning break at 10am for 15 mins and 30 mins for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
Main job purpose:
- Develop and become a fully qualified engineer, by undertaking and completing a recognised apprenticeship scheme, resulting in award of a nationally recognised qualification
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Systems requirements as defined in the Turner Quality Procedure and Work Instructions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Internal Training:
- To carry out work in accordance with the appropriate HSEQ system requirements as defined in Mitchell Powersystems HSEQ Procedures and Work Instructions
- Undertake and complete all works as directed by the nominated supervisor Duties will include:
o To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of tools.
o Fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools and marking out
o Measurement and inspection techniques
o Being able to work within a team
o Having high attention to details.
o Carrying out such tasks and duties as directed by your line manager
o To complete a programme of training - Accurate and detailed completion of reports, timesheets and expense claims immediately on completion of job in accordance with Company guidelines
- Adherence to timescales as defined within your apprenticeship scheme
External Training:
- Achieve milestone targets related to the timely completion of the apprenticeship scheme
- Completion of relevant online learning modules
- Complete examinations or assessments in line with expectation of line manager and college tutor
- Be proactive and drive your apprenticeship journey
- Communicate clearly with line manager or college tutor on matters of concern or where additional support may be required
- Keep learning diary/log book up to date and available for review at all times
- Build up a good quality tool kit enabling you to become self-sufficient within your third year of the scheme
General:
- Embrace and behave in line with the Turner “Work Safe Home Safe” culture
- All safety observations and accidents must be reported to your line manager or logged online
- Demonstrate good housekeeping practices within the work area
- Attend departmental meetings, training courses, etc., as and when required
- Carry out any other duties as directed by the Workshop/Service Supervisor or any reasonable request by the management of Mitchell Powersystems/Turner Group
Where you'll work
Fulwood Road South
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 2JZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Mitchell Powersystems is an engineering company that specialises in diesel engines, automatic transmissions, driveline systems and power solutions. Our head office and main workshop is based in Sutton in Ashfield, but our engineers work nationwide, supporting customers wherever they are in the UK.
We supply, service, repair and overhaul diesel engines and automatic transmissions, along with the related parts and systems that keep machines moving. This can include stripping and rebuilding transmissions in the workshop, fault finding and repairs in the field, or supplying genuine OEM parts to get equipment back into service quickly.
Our customers operate in industries such as construction, agriculture, power generation, marine, transport and emergency services. When their equipment goes down, it can stop their entire operation, our job is to respond quickly, fix problems properly, and keep their machinery reliable and safe.
After this apprenticeship
As you develop your skills and complete your apprenticeship, there are clear opportunities to progress within Mitchell Power Systems, including:
- Advancing to a qualified workshop engineer or workshop technician role
- Gaining specialist experience in engines, automatic transmissions, diagnostics or field service
- Progression into field service engineer roles
- We are committed to developing our people and supporting long term careers, with many trainees progressing through the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027270.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 29 June 2026