Apprentice Engineering Fitter

Summary

You will work towards achieving a Level 3 advanced Engineering Fitter apprenticeship, attending NWTC Training Centre on day release, for training and Further Education.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Thursday: 07.00- 16.00, 30 min unpaid lunch Friday: 07.00- 13.00 This equates to 8.5 hrs x 4 = 34 + 6 (Friday) = 40 hrs.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

Working closely with experienced and qualified staff you will develop your knowledge of a range of Electrical switchgears, read and interpret schematics/drawings, control panel layout and fitting, wiring cabinets, including switchgear electrical repairs
Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are maintained.
Always show due diligence, comply with all company policies and procedures e.g., health and safety, training & development, quality, disciplinary & grievance, and sickness & absence etc.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 20
SALISBURY ROAD
HAYDOCK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HAYDOCK
WA11 9XG

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

You will work towards achieving a Level 3 advanced Engineering Fitter apprenticeship, attending NWTC Training Centre on day release, for training and Further Education
The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer training whilst employed. NWTC will monitor your Apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you achieve the standards required including core skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for End point assessment and where required Functional Skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 Additional technical qualifications (grade C/4 or above)
English Language (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Science (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies. You must live within commuting distance to the employer and be able to attend NWTC for training. Do not contact the employer direct, or this may result in your application not being considered. Any offer of apprenticeship/employment will be subject to successful completion of a colour vision assessment If you are successful, your training will be at. NWTC: UNIT 33 Wellington Employment Park, Dunes Way, Liverpool, L5 9R

About this company

MAJAS Switchgear Limited are specialists in the custom design of electrical switchgear products and have the skills and knowledge within a fully integrated engineering team to manage projects from initial design and evaluation through to final installation. From our manufacturing facility in Haydock we design, manufacture and distribute low voltage switchgear products for commercial and industrial applications around the world.

http://www.majasswitchgear.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment dependent on the business needs at the time
Further in-house and external training and development available
Potential L4 / HNC for the right candidate at the right time

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