Engineering Fitter Apprentice

G T ELECTRICAL LIMITED

NEW MILLS (SK22 3HF)

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing team to learn from industry experts! You will work towards your Level 3 Engineer Fitter Apprenticeship and work within a close team.

Wage

£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 June 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

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will work under the supervision of an experienced Electrician to learn the trade and gain hands-on expereince in different projects. 

Core Duties:

  • Assisting with the reconditioning and refurbishment of machinery
  • Stripping down, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling mechanical components
  • Supporting senior engineers during maintenance jobs

Maintenance Work:

  • Carrying out routine servicing of plant and machinery
  • Helping implement and follow planned maintenance schedules
  • Ensuring equipment remains safe and operational

Fault Finding & Repairs:

  • Assisting in diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
  • Supporting repair work to restore machinery performance
  • Learning how to use diagnostic tools and testing equipment

General Responsibilities:

  • Following health & safety procedures at all times
  • Maintaining tools and equipment properly
  • Keeping work areas clean and organised
  • Learning engineering skills and best practices on the job

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
VICTORIA WORKS
WOODSIDE STREET
NEW MILLS
SK22 3HF

Training

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

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Trustworthy
  • Time management

About this employer

We have experience in a wide range of industries throughout the UK and all over the world: From recycling plants to Food Manufacturing, from quarries to retail sites. We offer the whole package from design to commissioning. We provide a service to Industrial, Commercial and Domestic sectors. These services include Periodic Inspection to BS7671, Emergency Lighting annual certificate, Fire Alarm Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

https://www.gtelectrical.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity for growth within the business both during and past the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeship.recruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029286.

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Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:59pm)