Maintenance Fitter Apprenticeship
CHAPMANS AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
Sheffield (S6 2FH)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2025
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Summary
Uses a working knowledge of mechanical systems to install new, maintain existing plant, fault-find, and diagnose within a heavy engineering environment.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working days initially before moving to shift work on a 3 shift pattern.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 31 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assemble and install machinery according to specification and ensure all components function correctly
- Diagnose and repair machinery and mechanical systems to minimise downtime and maintain operation efficiency
- Follow the company PPM schedule to ensure machinery is checked regularly and is suitably lubricated and maintained
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specification to understand assembly requirements
- Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements
- Able to work alone without constant supervision or as part of a team
- Generate suitable job specific Risk assessments and method statements prior to commencing work
- Any other duties as may be defined by the Company from time to time
Where you'll work
Chapmans Agricultural Ltd Club Mill Road
Sheffield
S6 2FH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Day release at the Advanced Technology Centre Campus - Olive Grove Road S2 3BA.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Due to insurance reasons the successful candidate is required to be aged 18 and above upon commencement of employment.
About this employer
With over 40 years’ experience, Chapmans has the technical expertise, capability, and production capacity to manufacture every kind of wear part in the quantities needed for the agricultural industry. Our customers can rest assured knowing they are working with a financially secure and long-established company that understands the needs of OEMs. In a rapidly changing and competitive environment, Chapman’s total commitment to research and development means that our customers can be confident they are partnering with the right business. It’s these attributes that means Chapmans is the preferred supplier to Europe’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers.
After this apprenticeship
Full time sustainable employment opportunity upon satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Laura Eaton
laura.eaton@sheffcol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345317.
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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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