Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

SMB Pressings are looking for a Fitter Apprentice to join their team. In this multi-skilled role, you'll work both independently and as part of a small team, depending on the company’s needs. Your duties will include a variety of tasks, such as setting and assembly work, providing a strong foundation for a career in engineering.

Wage

£22,857 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 6.30am - 4.00pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

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

In this role your average daily/weekly tasks could include:

Setting duties
Fabrication duties
Router operations
Yard supervision
Welding duties
Fitting and assembly duties
CAD operations
Occasional site work if required

Where you'll work

UNIT 1B FAIRWAY
CANNOCK
WS11 0DJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This is a Level 3 Fitter Apprenticeship delivered over a 4 year period
You will attend In-Comm Training 12 Vigo Pl, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UG 2 and a half days a week for the first 20 months of your apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness
Hold a drivers licence

Other requirements

Apprentice must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence and be aged 18 plus due to working hours. You may be required to work overtime.

About this company

SMB Pressings is known for delivering exceptional customer service, backed by over 30 years of experience in the industry. The company understands what it takes to ensure customer satisfaction and has built a reputation for excellence. Their outstanding service is a key reason why customers continue to return. High production quality, competitive pricing, and reliable, on-schedule deliveries are just some of the factors that place SMB Pressings in the top tier of the industry. In 2017, this commitment to excellence was recognised at the ‘Made in the Midlands’ Awards, where SMB Pressings received the ‘Manufacturing Achievement’ award. The award highlighted several of the company’s strengths, including: Continuous investment in new technology Ongoing training and development of their workforce A ‘complete project support’ scheme offered to customers for every individual order

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Company benefits

Enrolled on company pension

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, a full-time position will be available, with the potential for progression onto a Level 4 HNC

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