Engineering Mechanical fitter Apprenticeship
ENVAIR LTD
HEYWOOD (OL10 2TT)
Closes in 8 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2026
Contents
Summary
We are currently looking for a mechanical fitter apprentice to join us in Heywood with the end goal of becoming a time served mechanical fitter in a growing business with lots of opportunities.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Hours are Monday – Thursday 7am – 3.30pm and Friday 7am – 1pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 October 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Your role includes:
- Using static machinery, battery powered tools including drills and general hand tools.
- To follow engineering drawings and achieve a high level of quality
- Notifying the team leader of any shortages in regular materials used
- To complete projects successfully and follow instructions from your manager
- Assembling a full range of metalwork enclosure products manufactured by the company.
- Some travel to work at client sites across the UK, to fit and install the products.
- To ensure all health and safety systems are adhered to and any issued PPE is worn
- To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment
Where you'll work
UNIT B11
HEYWOOD DISTRIBUTION PARK
PILSWORTH ROAD
HEYWOOD
OL10 2TT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will attend training at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton one day per week and spend the remaining four days working with your employer. You will be assigned a designated day-release day to attend college as part of your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)
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
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Due to the high volume of applications this vacancy may close earlier than the closing date.
About this employer
Envair Technology have been manufacturing world class clean air and containment equipment for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries since 1972. Our mission is to engineer controlled environments that keep people and products safe from airborne hazards.
Our products, including isolators, laminar airflow cabinets and microbiological safety cabinets, are used to prepare chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients, discover new therapies for Alzheimer’s or test samples in hospitals. It means you’ll always finish the day feeling you’ve contributed to something valuable, supporting our NHS and private hospitals throughout Europe.
https://envairtechnology.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Annual bonus based on company performance.
- Annual holidays 24 days plus bank holidays
- Company sick pay scheme
- Shopping & Leisure discounts scheme
- Simply Health cash back plan
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, you will hold a full Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification, providing a strong foundation for a career in engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056182.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)