Manufacturing and Assembly Apprentice

A D T FLEXIBLES (UK) LTD

LEEDS (LS27 0LE)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

The Apprentice will support the production team in the manufacture, assembly, inspection and testing of industrial hose assemblies fabricated products. You will be expected to build competence over time, working under supervision and towards more independent working as skills, training and authorisations are achieved.

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 8:30 to 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Duration

3 years 9 months

Positions available

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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 with the preparation, cutting, assembly and finishing of industrial hose assemblies.
  • Learn how to identify different hose types, fittings, liners, materials and end connections.
  • Support the manufacture of hose assemblies to customer specifications, drawings and work instructions.
  • Assist with crimping, swaging, cutting, measuring, marking, cleaning, finishing and packing of hose products.
  • Help ensure finished products meet dimensional, quality and traceability requirements.
  • Support pressure testing, visual inspection and final checks where trained and authorised.
  • Maintain accurate records where required, including batch, material, serial, test and job information.

Where you'll work

HIGH STREET
MORLEY
LEEDS
LS27 0LE

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE 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

  • Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds.
  • You will attend college one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Other requirements

  • A qualification in Engineering would be desirable but not essential.
  • A passion for Engineering.

About this employer

ADT Flexibles UK Ltd was formed in 1982 under its previous name Specialist Hose Associates Ltd. Initially the Company's main business was the supply of Industrial rubber and PVC hose, along with related fittings and couplings to a wide sector of Industries mainly in the local and surrounding Yorkshire areas.

After this apprenticeship

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

Full time position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046878.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)