Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

Cema Ltd is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship. This program provides hands-on training in designing, Building, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, with a focus on the water and wastewater industries.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30PM

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 30 August 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

4

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

As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice at Cema Ltd, you would have a variety of responsibilities, including:

· Assisting with Building assemblies: Helping to Build electrical systems, wiring, and equipment under the supervision of experienced Panel Builders and electricians.

· Reading and correctly interpreting respective schematics provided by the engineering department

· liaising with other personnel within the other departments/functions within the company, to ensure that respective contract/project requirement issues/matters are being understood.

· To book in materials for projects against material lists provided.

As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice at Cema Ltd, you would have a variety of responsibilities, including:

· Assisting with Building assemblies: Helping to Build electrical systems, wiring, and equipment under the supervision of experienced Panel Builders and electricians.

· Reading and correctly interpreting respective schematics provided by the engineering department

· liaising with other personnel within the other departments/functions within the company, to ensure that respective contract/project requirement issues/matters are being understood.

To book in materials for projects against material lists provided.

Learning Procedures: Gaining knowledge of electrical systems, safety protocols, and local regulations.

Collaboration: Working closely with other team members to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Tool Maintenance: Ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order.

Training and Development: Participating in training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Where you’ll work

Pintail Close
Victoria Business Park Netherfield
Norttingham
NG4 2SG

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM 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 fitter / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Cema Ltd, founded in 1987 in Nottingham, is a leading electrical engineering company in the United Kingdom. They specialise in designing, manufacturing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, particularly for the water and wastewater industries. The company has expanded its resources and skillsets over the years, acquiring complementary businesses to meet evolving customer requirements. Cema Ltd is known for its innovative and bespoke designs, as well as its commitment to safety, efficiency, and service. They offer a range of services, including the design and build of electrical pump control panels and international airport asset management.

Company benefits

Parking available.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Progression routes:

Senior Production operative

Production Chargehand

Test Engineer

Project Engineer

Commissioning engineer.

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