Apprentice Engineering Fitter/ Engineering Operative
HEWITT ROBINS INTERNATIONAL LTD
SWADLINCOTE (DE12 7NQ)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 September 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will support the manufacture, assembly, testing, installation, and maintenance of screening equipment used within the quarrying and mining sectors. The role provides practical, hands-on experience across all stages of the equipment lifecycle, working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technicians.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Hours per week 40.
Monday - Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30
Friday - 08:00 - 15:00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
Key duties will include:
- Assembling mechanical components
- Preparing and painting equipment
- Carrying out functional testing and quality checks, and assisting with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of machinery both in the workshop and at customer sites
The apprentice will develop knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, fault-finding techniques, and health and safety requirements while contributing to the delivery of high-quality products and services.
The apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications while developing the technical skills, behaviours, and competencies required for a successful career in engineering and field service operations.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Reporting to line manager
- Basic assembly of components using hand fitting skills
- Working to engineering drawings
- Assisting senior fitters
- Following all H+S protocols
Where you'll work
HUNTINGDON COURT
HUNTINGDON WAY
MEASHAM
SWADLINCOTE
DE12 7NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
Engineering Operative Level 2.
- Block release
- Functional skills if required
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2/E)
- Maths (grade 2/E)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical equipment
- Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
- Good practical and hands-on abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to follow instructions, technical drawings, and work procedures
- Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to tasks
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills when working with colleagues, customers, and suppliers
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic
About this employer
Hewitt Robins is a World leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist Vibrating Screens and Vibrating Equipment for the mining, quarrying, recycling, foundry, steel and bulk material sectors.
Our product range includes all types of Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Grizzlies and Foundry Equipment, all of which are designed for the specific application, ensuring long life, low maintenance and therefore, the lowest possible total cost of ownership.
Where replacement machines, of any manufacture, are required our equipment is designed to retrofit into the existing structure saving significant costs and downtime.
With over 100 years of experience, Hewitt Robins continues to set the global standard in the specialist material handling sector.
https://www.hewittrobins.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 day + 8 stat holidays.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Senior Fitter/Engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Department
lcgapprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
01530519001
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051399.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:59pm)