Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Summary

Ansaldo is seeking two Mechanical Fitters to join their team. The role involves assembling mechanical components into sub-assemblies and final builds for bespoke, complex nuclear process equipment. You'll follow defined build processes while using your skills and initiative to complete work safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 7:30am- 3:30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

2

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

Mechanical Fitter:

Installation, fitting and stripping & correct application of bearings/keys/seals /bushes/sleeves /plummer blocks/gears
Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of doweling/pegs /split pins/tab washers/wiring techniques & other positive location techniques
Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of keys, keyways, splines and leadscrews
Production of clearance, blind, though, threaded, dowelled and precision holes by appropriate methods
Understanding, assembling and maintaining of transmission systems
Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of seals, circlips & o-rings/dynamic & static
Stamping/etching/stencilling/deburring
Understanding, assembling and maintaining of mechanical drive systems
Dismantling and stripdown of sub assys, components, and plant to required quality levels and standards
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Instrumentation Methods - Ability to recognise what instrumentation is required and ability to use it effectively
Ability to take records and process measurements as required to aid fitting procedures, or to aid other processes such as machining or welding
Reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings
Measuring and marking out to specified drawing dimensions
Understanding and working within tolerance bands
Understanding and interpreting schematic and process flow drawings
Correct use of hand tools for precision work all fitting stripping operations
Correct use of power tools for precision work and all fitting/stripping operations
Correct use of larger power tools such as Mag base drills/hydraulic jacks, etc.for all fitting/stripping operations
Correct use of pedestal drills & grinders and other ancillary machinery
Basic turning, adjusting/parting off etc.
Basic milling adjustments and blocking out etc.
Competence in the use of a radial drill
Carrying out repairs and/or corrective action on assemblies as required
Perform on-the-job audits & shortage list, non-conforming parts, build and design errors
Support, liaise and coordinate with inspection test and commissioning, design, quality and HSE plus other depts as required
Produce snag lists and contribute to LFE
Interpret and work to route cards
Interpret and work to build documents (MITPS)
Interpret and work to general manufacturing notes
Interpret and work to test documentation
Understand the need to adhere to risk assessments, permits and SSOW
Ability to recognise requirements for and raise NCR's
Input and use data using a computer
Technical-related tasks using a computer

Where you'll work

PO BOX 2944 Spring Road
Ettingshall
Wolverhampton
WV4 6JX

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 27 month period
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, for the first 10 months

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 9-4)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Driving License

Other requirements

An interest in and some experience of mechanical engineering is desirable (e.g in industry, work experience, tinkering with cars/bikes at home, extracurricular activities or events, school/college project etc)

About this company

Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd is the largest independent turnkey provider of nuclear engineering, manufacturing and services in the UK, and part of Ansaldo Nucleare SpA. The Company’s involvement in the nuclear industry began with the construction of the first nuclear reactor in the UK for the Dounreay Power Plant. Since then, Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd has supplied an extensive range of equipment and solutions to most UK nuclear power stations – including fuel route, remote handling, inspection equipment, encapsulation and waste handling. Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd also operates in the defence sector.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunity to have a full time position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330154.

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