Engineering Fitter apprentice

DATALINK ELECTRONICS LTD

LOUGHBOROUGH (LE11 5XS)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop practical engineering skills within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced engineers and production staff, you'll learn how to assemble, fit, test and inspect high-quality products while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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5 weeks plus bank holidays

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am - 2.30pm, Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 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

An average day could include:

  • Assembling electronic products, cable assemblies and mechanical components to engineering drawings and work instructions.
  • Carrying out functional and electrical testing using specialist equipment and accurately recording test results.
  • Learning fault-finding techniques and assisting with product rework under supervision.
  • Inspecting completed products to ensure they meet quality and customer specifications.
  • Using hand tools, measuring equipment and engineering practices safely and effectively.
  • Supporting continuous improvement activities while maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health and safety.

Where you'll work

8 JUBILEE DRIVE
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 5XS

Training

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

Training provider

LEICESTER 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:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4-9)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Datalink Electronics is a UK-based electronics manufacturing company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality electronic and electro-mechanical solutions for customers across a range of industries. As a growing business, we pride ourselves on quality, innovation and customer service. Our team works collaboratively to deliver bespoke solutions, and we're committed to investing in people by developing the next generation of skilled professionals through apprenticeships. Apprentices joining Datalink Electronics will receive hands-on training, support from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

http://www.datalink-electronics.co.u (opens in new tab)

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Engineering Fitter role within Datalink Electronics.

As you develop your skills and experience, there will be opportunities to progress into areas such as Production Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement or Team Leadership, supported by further training and development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Sameera

sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042521.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:59pm)