Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice
DANOBAT LIMITED
PETERBOROUGH (PE3 8YJ)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 July 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will train as a mechanical fitter rebuilding and refurbishing high-precision grinding machines for aerospace
customers — detailed, hands-on bench work to very fine tolerances, in our Peterborough workshop. We’re recruiting for aptitude
and attitude; the technical skills are taught here over the four years.
- Wage
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£19,240 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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37 hours across the week. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
Over the four years the apprentice learns on real customer machine rebuilds in our Peterborough workshop, mentored by our senior
engineers, with each skill signed off as they master it. With us, they are trained across:
- Health, safety and safe working practices
- Engineering drawings and precision measurement
- Marking out and datums
- Hand tools, filing and stoning
- Power tools and portable equipment
- Drilling, tapping, reaming and doweling
- Lathe, mill and surface grinder
- Fasteners, bearings and seals
- Crane operations and safe lifting
- Inspection, quality and sign-off (ISO 9001 / AS9100)
- Machine alignment and geometry
- Ballscrew alignment and assembly
- Hydraulic, pneumatic and lube pipe fitting
- Scraping and Turcite
- Spindle rebuilding
- Machine levelling
- Spray painting
- Blacking and surface finishing
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
STURROCK WAY
BRETTON
PETERBOROUGH
PE3 8YJ
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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)
Desirable 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
- Number skills
- Careful
- Methodical
- Interest in hands-on work
- Safety-conscious
- Reliable
- Positive attitude
- Comfortable asking questions
- Committed
Other requirements
Please know that once qualified, some travel to and from different sites as a field service engineer will be an essential part of the role and so you must either already hold a drivers license, or be willing to work towards it before the end of your apprenticeship programme.
About this employer
We are experts in the design and manufacture of advanced, precise, high-value-added and engineered-to-order manufacturing solutions.
With over 70 years of expertise, Danobat is a global leader in manufacturing innovative equipment, including precision grinding machines, lathes, and robotic systems for machining.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The expected career progression is to work as a field service engineer attending customer sites. This means that once you are qualified, some travel will be expected as part of the role, with the costs covered by the company.
For suitable candidates, UK and international travel then opens up, assisting our customers and Danobat HQ in Spain.
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 VAC2000041399.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11:59pm)