Engineering Fitter Apprentice

GEM CABLE SOLUTIONS LTD

ST ALBANS (AL4 9LP)

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

Gem Cable Solutions is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our production team as a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain industry experience while working towards a nationally recognised level 3 qualification.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, learning the skills needed to manufacture high-quality cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical products used in industries including Aerospace, Telecommunications, Broadcast, Transport, and Satellite Communications

As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you'll receive structured training and hands-on experience across our production department. You will learn how to:

  • Manufacture cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, looms, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and build instructions.
  • Carry out cable preparation activities including cutting, stripping, crimping, and soldering.
  • Assemble connectors, terminals, and electrical components.
  • Apply protective materials such as heat shrink and sleeving.
  • Use specialist hand tools and production equipment safely and effectively.
  • Complete inspections and quality checks on finished products.
  • Maintain production records and manufacturing documentation.
  • Follow health, safety, and quality procedures at all times.
  • Support continuous improvement activities within the production team.

Where you'll work

UNIT C
156 ST. ALBANS ROAD
SANDRIDGE
ST ALBANS
AL4 9LP

Training

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

Training provider

OAKLANDS 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

You will complete a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship, combining practical workplace experience with structured off-the-job learning delivered by an approved apprenticeship provider.

During your apprenticeship, you'll develop skills in:

  • Mechanical and electrical assembly
  • Engineering drawing interpretation
  • Fitting and assembly techniques
  • Quality assurance and inspection
  • Safe working practices
  • Fault finding and problem solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Professional workplace behaviour

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 4-9)
  • Maths (grade Level 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Gem Cable Solutions is a specialist UK manufacturer of custom cable assemblies, wiring looms, fibre optic solutions, control panels, and network infrastructure products. As an AS9100-certified supplier, we support customers operating in some of the world's most demanding industries.

https://www.gemcable.co.uk/cable-solutions/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2053847265 (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Engineering Fitter or Production Technician role within Gem Cable Solutions, with further development pathways available across engineering and manufacturing.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

Will Ellis

will.ellis@oaklands.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042885.

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Closes in 16 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)