Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

Summary

This role is responsible for performing the dissembly, assembly and fitting of mechanical assemblies according to manufacturing standards, technical drawings, and documentation. This role ensures that systems and components are assembled adhering to quality and safety standards, while also assisting with any other tasks as required.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Choose one of the following work patterns: 6:45am to 16:30pm 7am to 16:45pm 7:15am to 17:00pm 7:30am to 17:15pm 07:45am to 17:30pm. Lunch is anytime between 11.30am and 1.30pm for 30 minutes.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Working alongside experienced and qualified staff, you will learn the core skills of a Mechanical Fitter.

Working under supervision, you will work towards being responsible for a range of tasks:

To build and manufacture mechanical units,
Undertake initial disassembly, fault find and repair assemblies,
The fitting requirements of mechanical assemblies to the relevant manufacturing standards in accordance with the drawing and associated documentation requirements

Where you'll work

10-11 SHIELD DRIVE
WARDLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WORSLEY
MANCHESTER
M28 2QB

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

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

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships normally last four years during which time you will attend our Training Centre on day release followed by one day per week for basic training and Further Education.

The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer, training in Engineering. Wigan & Leigh College will monitor your Apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you achieve the standards required including core skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for End point assessment

More training information

You will attend Wigan & Leigh College's Pagefield Campus for your day release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies. You must live local and be prepared to commute for training. Do not contact the employer direct, or this may result in your application not being considered. Any offer of apprenticeship/employment will be subject to successful completion of a colour vision assessment.

About this company

We work with our customers to keep their critical engineering systems functioning effectively, often considerably beyond the original planned end of life. We regularly demonstrate our commitment to the customer by exceeding expectations and adding extra value, by working closely with them to understand their wants and needs, along with analysing their account to offer improved efficiencies and potential cost savings. From extending product lifecycles, including but not limited to Atec own products, to providing extensive support for a whole range of ageing products and technologies, we have a unique experience and expertise. We are proud of our many long-standing relationships with customers, some extending over our entire history, which continue to prosper today.

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Company benefits

Employee Assistance Program. Health Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Electric Car Scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Apprenticeship may lead to permanent employment
Further in-house and external training and development available
Potential L4 / HNC for the right candidate at the right time

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Andrew Fleetwood

a.fleetwood@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

01942 761528

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319453.

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Closes in 29 days (Sunday 8 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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