Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

Summary

Involves working from engineering drawings, data, and documentation in order to carry out the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and maintenance of all hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment. Their problem-solving skills make them experts in troubleshooting manufacturing plants and identifying system faults.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 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

A Mechanical fitter is the engineering specialist responsible for putting together Don Valley equipment, and installing, maintaining, and repairing material handling processes. As a mechanical fitter, you lay out the components of a machine and use the drawings or schematics to secure the parts according to specifications.

Duties will include:

Efficiently disassemble /reassemble material handling equipment
Participate in any continuous improvement activities, including workshops and discussion groups relating to quality, cost, and delivery performance
Assist and support the implementation and promotion of continuous improvement

Where you’ll work

SANDALL STONES ROAD
KIRK SANDALL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DONCASTER
DN3 1QR

Training

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

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day release
You will undertake The Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-1
- Qualification awarding body has yet to be confirmed between;
  - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750
  - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720
  - Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become an Engineer of the future!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Math (grade C/4 and 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
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Commuting to and from the employer and college

About this company

Established in 1947, Don Valley Engineerings' initial market was for repair and general fabrications which, being located in the heart of the Yorkshire coal field, inevitably focused on the coal mining industry. From our modest beginnings, we have expanded and evolved over the years, gathering a wealth of experience in all aspects of engineering, in particular the processing and handling of bulk materials and the building of specialist screening, centrifuging and maltings equipment, making us one of the leading UK Suppliers in our chosen fields. We therefore enjoy the enviable position of being a supplier to all major producers and users of Minerals, Iron and Steel, Coal, Sugar and Potash etc.

https://www.donvalleyeng.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Build a strong skilled career within the Engineering industry and possibly gain a full-time permanent opportunity.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Jamie Herrington

jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312325.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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