Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

JOIN A WINNING TEAM. This apprenticeship will develop the skillset required to become a fully qualified Assembly Fitter including sub assemblies and main assemblies in line with defined process sheets and technical assembly drawings to meet the production plan of the Company ensuring quality standards are maintained.

Wage

£19,103.76 a year

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We operate a profit related bonus scheme, pension, life assurance and on-line benefit system.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.00pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

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 assembly department's responsibility is to assemble all parts of the completed truck mounted sweeper.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will be:

Taught how to assemble the product
Learn to read engineering drawings
Understand engineering regulations
Required to meet or exceed all college targets set for you
Maintain the high quality of a worldwide renowned product
Achieve targets set by supervisors and managers
Attend all training courses required by the company

Where you’ll work

Curtis Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1XF

Training

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

College or training organisation

EAST SURREY 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

Engineering Practical Skills Level 2
BTEC Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) - Awarding organization Pearsons; GLH 720
Engineering Fitting Standard Level 3
In-house training, including manual handling.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 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
Team working
Physical fitness
Reliability
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

You will be required to attend College for either 1 or 2 days per week. You will enhance your development and practice your skills learnt in a supportive environment in the company with experienced mentors to encourage you.

About this company

Bucher Municipal Ltd is one of the world's leading manufacturers of street cleansing equipment. Our products include road sweepers, sewer and drainage cleaners and winter maintenance (salt spreaders). In Dorking, we design and manufacture the Truck Mounted Sweeper range and the runway sweepers.

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

Company benefits

Competitive salary, free on site parking, EAP, Bucher Benefits, profit bonus, additional day holiday for exceptional attendance, life assurance, pension, on site canteen

After this apprenticeship

Many of our apprentices have gone on to develop their careers with us through further education, some specialising and others moving into supervisory activities.
Apprentices are a key part of our business, and we look to maintain the skills learnt during the apprenticeship and to develop these further in future career paths within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED

Sandra Mackrell

recruitment.uk@buchermunicipal.com

01306884722

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309382.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 6 May 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please complete the application form on our website and submit it on-line or alternatively send your CV to the HR Department, Bucher Municipal Ltd, Curtis Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1XF or send by email to recruitment.uk@buchermunicipal.com

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