Engineering Fitter Apprentice

SYSTEMWARE EUROPE LTD

CAMBRIDGESHIRE (PE19 8EP)

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 March 2026

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Summary

We are offering a hands-on Apprentice Engineer role. The successful candidate will learn from experienced engineers working on real-world installations, developing practical skills across communications, cabling, and IT systems.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Starting at £20,000.00 per year.

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Occasional irregular hours and overnight stays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

  • Assist engineers with the installation of cabling and equipment (coaxial, Cat6, and fibre optic).
  • Support the setup, testing, and documentation of new systems.
  • Help maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition.
  • Participate in site surveys and risk assessments under supervision.
  • Learn to interpret technical drawings and follow work instructions.
  • Adhere to company health & safety standards and site procedures.
  • Attend off-site training courses where required.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of records for installations, issues, and remedial actions. 

Where you'll work

2 PHOENIX HOUSE
PHOENIX PARK EATON SOCON
ST. NEOTS
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE19 8EP

Training

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

Training provider

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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.

Training schedule

Year 1: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.

Year 2: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.

Year 3: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.

Year 4: Fully work-based.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • Science (grade 4/C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Practical Skills
  • Physically cabale
  • Positive attitude
  • Willing to travel
  • Interest in technology
  • Interest in engineering
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Security clearance eligible

Other requirements

  • Full UK driving licence (clean preferred).
  • Physically capable of completing a Rigging course, including working at height on towers (full training and certification will be provided).
  • Work authorisation: Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • Must hold a British passport and have 5 years' continuous UK residency to meet UK security clearance.
  • This is a predominantly field-based role. The nature of our work means the successful candidate should expect:
  • Regular travel to customer sites across the UK.
  • Occasional overnight stays and extended periods working away from home.
  • Irregular hours and weekends working on project-driven schedules.
  • Physical work including working at height, in confined spaces, and carrying equipment.
  • There will be overseas travel and so a passport will be required.
  • Note: Some administrative and desk-based tasks may be completed from Home. This is not a remote role. Site attendance and travel are core requirements of the position.

About this employer

SystemWare Europe Ltd is a small UK-based engineering company specialising in RF
communications, satellite communication systems, and secure IT infrastructure. We design, install, and maintain mission-critical systems for government, defence, and commercial partners worldwide.

Company benefits

  • Company laptop, tools, and PPE provided.
  • Travel expenses and accommodation covered when working away.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Sick pay.
  • On-site parking.
  • Company van access.

After this apprenticeship

Clear progression pathway to Installation Engineer or Project Engineer role on successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Lauren Hopkins

lauren.hopkins@ieg.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021253.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 11:59pm)