Mechanical Fitter Apprentice
TIMSONS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Water Street (NN16 0JR)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 26 July 2026)
Posted on 8 July 2026
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Summary
Are you looking for a career as a Mechanical Fitter? Timsons Engineering in Kettering are looking for two new apprentices to assemble complete bespoke printing presses, and sub-assemblies to their drawings and lists of materials. Keep reading the full job description.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.15pm.
Friday, 7.30am - 12.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice what will you be doing in this apprenticeship?
- Assembling kits of parts using engineering drawings and lists of Materials
- You will learn about workshop machinery such as pillar drills, presses, turning and milling
- You will learn bearing installation and different assets including gearboxes, motors, pulleys, couplings, belts, and other transmission products
- As well as this you will be lifting components and assemblies using slings and overhead cranes
- In the role you will learn how to interpret engineering sub-assembly drawings
- You will provide good customer support with occasional on-site work for maintenance
- You will ensure the correct use and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment supplied and perform all tasks with due regard to health and safety and keep all work areas tidy
- Carry out any other duties compatible with the skills and knowledge competencies of the post
Where you'll work
Water Street
NN16 0JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- Level 2 Engineering Operative
- Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
- Functional Skills in English or maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 - 3)
- Maths (grade 9 - 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- communication skills
- Ability to manage own time.
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
Please consider how you will get to work every day, as the employer is based in Kettering.
About this employer
Timsons Engineering’s subcontract engineering services offer a diverse range of premium quality castings in various weights from 1kg to 2.5 tonnes plus a CNC machining service that can accommodate every casting poured. The iron foundry facility has two modern electric induction furnaces designed to produce high quality castings in small to medium batch quantities in all grades of grey iron, SG iron and Austempered Ductile Iron. Quality is assured. We hold accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 for both our machine shop and our iron foundry. We offer 100% inspection of all components and have co-ordinate measuring, balancing and gear inspection equipment.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time employment on completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Julie Carter
jcarter@bedford.ac.uk
(01536) 413508
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040733.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 26 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.