Apprentice - Mechanical Fitter – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Join our Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Programme and the people behind our Industrial Gas Turbine Division in Lincoln. With over 160 years of engineering history, including 65 years of designing, developing and manufacturing industrial gas turbines, Siemens Energy is at the forefront of energy sustainability.

Annual wage

£14,612.92 a year

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Annual Salary is subject to national living wage review

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

12

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter, you will be involved in the assembly, maintenance and repair of our mechanical products. You will receive extensive training and support to develop your skills in fitting, enabling you to work to the high standards for which Siemens Energy is known.

A typical day may involve reading blueprints and interpreting technical instructions, assembling mechanical components, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting equipment issues. You will be working hands-on with our products, applying your knowledge and skills to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you will be an integral part of the production process, ensuring that our products are manufactured to the highest standards
Your work will directly contribute to the reliability and performance of our products in the field, impacting industries worldwide

Where you’ll work

Ruston House

Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7FD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SIEMENS INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY LIMITED

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

Your role as an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter will have a real impact on the success of Siemens Energy Lincoln.

By learning the skills and techniques necessary to produce high-quality components, you will be contributing directly to the production of our innovative products.

We’ll also provide support to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Standard, enabling you to develop your skills and further your career within our company.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any (grade 4 (C))
English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))
Science (grade 4 (C))

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This will be a 4 year Apprenticeship where you will complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Standard. This opens up many career routes within Siemens Energy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIEMENS INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295399.

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Closes on Saturday 1 March

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Company’s application instructions

We will review your CV and cover letter and then invite successful candidates to attend an assessment day at the business.

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