Electrical Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC and part programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range of grinding machines in the following departments: Front line fitting, pipe fitting, electrical assembly and PLC and software.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Specific Hours TBC. 37 per week.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 2 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC and part programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range of grinding machines in the following departments:

Front Line Fitting
Pipe Fitting
Unit Fitting
Electrical Assembly
PLC and Software
Machine Inspection and Commissioning

Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training college, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis. Other training opportunities will also be available to support the apprenticeship training programme, including IOSH, working safely, abrasive wheels and slinging and lifting.

Where you’ll work

Eastburn Works
Skipton Road Cross Hills
Keighley
BD20 7SD

Training

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

College or training organisation

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain a L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship qualification.

Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training college, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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

About this company

Fives Landis are a world leader in their sector specialising in grinding machines. They offer excellent career prospects for both apprentices.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completing your apprenticeship, Fives Landis offers career prospects into other areas of the business including Manufacturing, production and design engineering, service engineering and inspection.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Lauren Thomas

lauren.thomas@nelsongroup.ac.uk

01282440319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308056.

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Closes on Tuesday 22 April 2025

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