Engineering Fitter Apprentice

MEC COM LIMITED

Stafford (ST18 0PF)

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026

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Summary

Mec-Com are looking to recruit an enthusiastic fitter apprentice to join their team. You will assist experienced mechanical engineers with the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7.00am- 5:15pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years 9 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

Day to day tasks will include:

  • Assist in the assembly and fitting of mechanical components and machinery
  • Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical diagrams and assembly instructions
  • Use a variety of hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment safely and accurately
  • Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and fault-finding on mechanical equipment
  • Supporting the instillation and commissioning of machinery at customer sites where required
  • Ensure all work complied with health and safety regulations and company quality standards
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
  • Work closely with skilled fitters, fabricators and engineers to complete projects on time
  • Record work completed and contribute to continuous improvement activities

Where you'll work

Units 15 A-C Airfield Industrial Estate
Hixon
Stafford
ST18 0PF

Training

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

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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 is a Level 3 Fitter apprenticeship, delivered over a 33 month period
  • The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge WS9 8UG, 2.5 days a week for the first 20 months. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

The right apprentice must be able to demonstrate an interest in engineering and willingness to learn.

Please ensure the commute is researched thoroughly due to lack of public transport routes near the company.

About this employer

As one of the UK’s largest independent contract manufacturers, we are continuously developing our capabilities to ensure that we can respond to the everchanging requirements of our Customers.

With over 250 employees and a combined shop-floor space of 11,000 m2 across our two manufacturing sites, Mec Com in the UK, and European Fabrications in Romania, we provide competitive solutions to market leading businesses around the globe.

Ongoing capital investment and the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques have created a truly flexible and cost-effective manufacturing environment.

With 2 decades of success behind us you can have confidence in the quality of both our products and our service.

https://mec-com.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Free parking
  • Mentoring

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available within the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Keira Stead

keiras@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043915.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)