Level 3 Operations Fitter Apprentice

Summary

Eaton Mission Systems Fitter Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity for self-motivated, and ambitious individuals to gain experience across various Aerospace disciplines. You will work from engineering drawings and documentation to perform assembly, installation, testing, and fault diagnosis, all while acquiring valuable hands-on experience.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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4 year salary structure implemented within scheme, with a yearly increase in line with certain achieved criteria Overtime available in line with business need

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 37 hour working week. Hours will vary dependent on placement, shift work (early/lates) may occur if business needs dictate a requirement

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

3

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, you will be given visibility of a range of operation disciplines in which a personal development plan will be created for your learning and development needs associated to your role. This includes bespoke technical training within operations and shop floor placements around the business, aiding in development of mechanical and electrical systems in the aerospace industry, working on both commercial and military aircraft. During the final year of the apprenticeship, apprentices will move into a yearlong placement based on skills displayed during the 3 years on site.

Typically, you will be expected to follow all technician/engineering procedures, ensuring they are understood and adhered too as well as working from engineering drawings and documentation in order to undertake assembly, development, installation and testing. All apprentices must comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements and expected to work both individually and as part of a team. You will learn to conduct various fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools, measuring and inspection equipment/techniques and electrical/electronic test techniques.

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work you undertake and will proactively find solutions to problems and contribute to key process improvement initiatives.

During your time on the scheme, you will have opportunities to explore different aspects of the business within air-to-air refuelling and actuation including:

Air to ground launchers
Pod flow line
Test rig
Dual mode eject launchers
Inspection
Probes
Test range
Material planning
Aftermarket
Manufacturing engineering

Where you’ll work

Eaton Mission Systems Division

Brook Road

Wimborne

Dorset

BH21 2BJ

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

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

The structure of the apprentice programme will be as follows:

Year 1 - Work based learning, whilst attending day release at Bournemouth and Poole College to complete year one of the Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing (Development Knowledge) through classroom-based learning. An element of rotation will be included during the time on site to provide a broader perspective of the business and also to fit the needs of the curriculum.

Year 2 and 3 - Predominately work based at Eaton Mission Systems Division, Wimborne with 1 day per weekday release to Bournemouth and Poole College to complete year two of the Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing (Development Knowledge) Technical Certificate. 4-month placements will continue on a rotational basis to increase knowledge and skills and to gain experience in a variety of Operations areas across the business.

Year 4 - Work based at Eaton Mission Systems Division, Wimborne completing a final one-year placement alongside gathering a portfolio of work-based experiences from desired areas of the business in preparation for the concluding assessment. The final year will incorporate a mandatory End Point Assessment, an independent and impartial assessment of whether an individual has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)
Minimum of 4 GCSE's (grade 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Passionate
Accountability
Efficiency
Transparency
Willingness to learn
Ethical
Enthusiasm
Maturity

About this company

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Mission Systems Division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refueling systems, advanced refueling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems. With 90 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refueling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide. Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refueling supplier on the global stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J-LP2k4Ebg

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Company benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package Yearly flexible benefit options Pension Discounted Social Club Membership Wellbeing programmes Gym, travel, attraction, cinema, days out discounts Ongoing learning and development opportunities

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

Upon completing the Eaton Apprenticeship, you will possess the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified Mechanical Fitter, with the potential for further development in your permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298405.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 28 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Applications will be managed by Eaton MSD's Recruitment Partners, MatchTech. They will carry out an initial screening call with applicants to explain the Apprenticeship on offer, and answer any questions you may have. Successful applicants will be invited to an Assessment Day on site at Wimborne, alongside other potential Apprentices to learn more about the company and to attend an interview and team building activities.

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