Apprentice - Motor Build Fitter
GRANTHAM ENGINEERING LTD.
Lincs (NG31 7SF)
Closes on Friday 10 July 2026
Posted on 21 May 2026
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Summary
Working within the Invicta division of Grantham Engineering who design and manufacture vibratory motors and drives used globally in mining, recycling and food production. Work includes electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, plus control panels and PLCs. Offers hands-on experience with real engineering products used worldwide.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
One day at college.
Working hours TBC.
37 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
- Receive training and guidance on the Motor Build process including pneumatic, vibratory and hydraulic
- Receive training and guidance on the use of paint spray on the finished product
- Receive training and guidance on reading and understanding technical drawings
- Receive training and guidance in using measuring equipment and handheld tools
- Supporting the team and following all Health and Safety instructions
Where you'll work
Harlaxton Road Grantham
Lincs
NG31 7SF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GRANTHAM COLLEGE
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
Engineering Fitter Level 3.
Training at Grantham College.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- English (grade 2)
- Maths (grade 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- An interest in engineering
- Drive and Enthusiasm
- Reliable, honest and punctual
About this employer
Grantham Engineering remains a family business, being in the third generation, underlying the emphasis and commitment to stability and the transition of experience in a specialist industry. This allows the company to maintain its core focus on quality and excellent customer service to a constantly changing world market.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a full-time contract of employment with Grantham Engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GRANTHAM COLLEGE
Jo Littleover
Jo.Littleover@graneng.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032958.
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Closes on Friday 10 July 2026