Apprentice Engineer Fitter

Summary

Manufacture and installation of Induction melting equipment. IGBT inverters up to 2mw, furnaces up to 5000kg capacity plus all water-cooling systems, hydraulics and pneumatics to suit. Installation mainly throughout the UK.

Wage

£18,200 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 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

Manufacture and assembly of mechanical and electrical components from various materials.
Mechanical and electrical assembly of Inverters, furnaces, hydraulic desks, fans, pumps and cooling systems.
Working alongside existing engineers both in the workshop and on-site during installation work.
Once fully trained as a mechanical/electrical fitter to assist with manufacture, assembly, installation, service and repair on all types of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment manufactured by the company.

Where you'll work

Meltech Ltd, 3 Hollands Road
Haverhill
CB9 8PU

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK 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

Engineering Fitter Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 5)

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
Initiative
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

A keen interest in mechanical and electrical engineering is essential. The position is approximately 90% workshop based and 10% site based. This can vary slightly depending on workload schedule. If working away overnight accommodation and meal expenses etc are covered by the company

About this company

Manufacture and installation of Induction melting equipment. IGBT inverters up to 2mw, furnaces up to 5000kg capacity plus all water-cooling systems, hydraulics and pneumatics to suit. Installation mainly throughout the UK.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship a full-time position will be offered to the candidate. There will be further in house and on-site training and the opportunity to progress within the company.

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