Apprentice Engineer

Summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice machinist to train and work on a range of precision manual and CNC metal working machines. You will gain a wide range of skills on setting and operating a variety of toolroom machines.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

3 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

The apprentice will be trained to a standard that will eventually have the person programming, setting, and operating machines.
Training will be given on a range of machines including CNC lathes, machining centres, milling machines, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, jig grinders, EDM.

Where you'll work

KYNOCHS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4DT

Training

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

College or training organisation

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING 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

Qualifications included:

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace).
Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required).
Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required).
End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Interest in Engineering
Motivated
Commitment

Other requirements

The role requires you to stand for periods of time. The site can be accessed easily from the Tarka Trail, we are situated on the bank of the River Torridge.

About this company

Established in 1979, Jamestan Engineering supplies Precision Machined components to a wide range of customers. A skilled workforce coupled with regular investment in new machinery has resulted in a company able to deliver quality products at the keen prices demanded in today’s market. Jamestan Engineering supplies to Aerospace, Medical, Oil, Gas, Agricultural, and Motor sport customers.

http://www.jamestan.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate with the right attitude and skillset can progress within our company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879 128768

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326071.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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