Mechanical Assembly Apprentice

Summary

At EPS we are excited to advertise the opportunity for a Mechanical Assembler Apprentice to join our expanding team. We aim to provide the opportunity for a talented apprentice to grow and learn the skills to succeed during their early careers.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30. Friday, 07:30 - 11:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 August
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

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

Study & interpret technical documents, such as technical drawings, schematics & diagrams to complete tasks.
Read & confirm the parts list, interpret measurements & verify specifications.
Determine availability of materials & tools.
Assemble components & ensure that all parts are fitted correctly.
Diagnose & troubleshoot equipment malfunctions & performing repair.
Perform preventive maintenance, report & resolve assembly line issues.
Conserving resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.

Where you’ll work

UNIT N-O

FREETH STREET

NOTTINGHAM

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NG2 3GT

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

Level 3 Mechanical Fitter standard.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) or similar.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. You will experience a blended learning model. You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

EPS (UK) Ltd has supported switchgear manufacturers for nearly 40 years, DNO's, and rail networks on complex projects around the world. Operating from a 12,000ft manufacturing facility in the UK we design, manufacture, and assemble magnetic actuators, circuit breakers, switchboards, and 25kV containerised substations for prestigious clients on innovative and bespoke projects.

https://www.eps-uk.co.uk/about-us/about (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

L4 HNC – Higher apprenticeship (dependent on the job role)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300343.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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