Engineering Fitter Technician Apprentice

Summary

This role is part of our Early Careers Relations program, designed to help people launch their careers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Competitive apprentice rates paid monthly.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Mon to Thursday, 7 to 3.30, Fri - 7 to 12, exact shifts TBC.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.

Apprentice work: This role involves the assembly, repair & test of a range of precision Mechanical / Electrical assemblies used in a variety of Aerospace applications. Items are produced in accordance with manufacturing instructions, specifications, and Customer/Regulator Requirements.

Where you’ll work

2 Aviation Park West

Bournemouth International Airport, Hurn

Christchurch

BH23 6EW

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

On the Job training and one day at college throughout the programme.
Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-4
Functional Skills in English and Maths up to Level 2 as required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

As part of the application process, you will need to apply and attend an academic interview with Bournemouth and Poole College. Course information: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-machining-technician-level-3

About this company

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defence, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies. Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

https://aerospace.honeywell.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full time employment for the successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297005.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 5 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Search for the Apprentice positions and follow the recruitment process with Honeywell. You will also be required to apply to the Bournemouth & Poole College for an academic interview.

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