Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship
PRISM POWER LTD
CAXTON WAY (WD18 8RH)
Closes in 31 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 July 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in engineering as an Apprentice Switchgear Fitter. You will learn how to assemble, install, test, maintain and repair the specialist equipment used to control and protect electrical power distribution systems.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 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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3
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
Working alongside experienced engineers and fitters, you will develop a combination of practical electrical and mechanical skills while completing the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship.
What you’ll do at work
Your duties will develop as your knowledge and confidence grow. They will include:
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical specifications
- Assembling switchgear panels, circuit breakers, busbars and associated components
- Installing control wiring and electrical equipment
- Using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches and testing equipment safely
- Carrying out electrical continuity and insulation resistance checks
- Supporting the testing and commissioning of switchgear systems
- Inspecting equipment for wear, damage and potential faults
- Assisting with planned maintenance and repairs
- Developing fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Replacing defective components, including breakers, contacts, relays and fuses
- Completing job sheets, maintenance records and test documentation
- Following company procedures, electrical safety regulations and safe isolation requirements
- Wearing the correct personal protective equipment and reporting workplace hazards
- Working closely with engineers, electricians and commissioning teams
- Ensuring work meets technical, safety and quality standards
Where you'll work
WATFORD BUSINESS PARK
UNIT C
CAXTON COURT
CAXTON WAY
WD18 8RH
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 work towards the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard.
The programme will help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to produce, assemble, install and repair engineered components and equipment. Your training will cover areas such as:
- Engineering drawings and specifications
- Assembly and fitting techniques
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Engineering tools and equipment
- Testing and quality control
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Health, safety and environmental requirements
- Effective communication and teamwork
You will receive workplace training from experienced colleagues alongside structured apprenticeship training.
You will also spend 1 day a week at Oaklands College - Welwyn Garden City for your day release training and teaching.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4-9)
- Maths (grade Level 4-9)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
e are a leading specialist in electrical switchgear, critical power systems and power monitoring solutions.
With four dedicated divisions, we design, manufacture, install and provide on-going power system maintenance services for organisations within the UK and worldwide.
From a wealth of mechanical and electrical expertise and a comprehensive range of products and services, our company develops power infrastructure solutions that are resilient, efficient and of the highest quality.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to permanent employment and progression into positions such as:
- Qualified Engineering Fitter
- Switchgear Fitter
- Electrical or Mechanical Fitter
- Test Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Commissioning Engineer
Further training and progression opportunities may also be available as you gain experience.
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 VAC2000045205.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)