Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join a small company working in a specialised industry where we can develop the role around skills. You will receive a Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship qualification. But fundamentally the candidate needs to be interested in a hands-on role in a factory environment, with interests in mechanics and making things.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Wage TBC confirmed during interview DOE

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

The candidate will primarily be assembling the swivels
You will locate the component materials and follow the routing through to building the units.
You will need to follow procedures and be involved in pretty much all aspects of production
Our products are often bespoke which means that although similar processes are being followed the processes may be different depending on size, design, materials, pressure etc.

Where you’ll work

ROTEC HOUSE

BINGSWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

WHALEY BRIDGE

HIGH PEAK

SK23 7LY

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

MACCLESFIELD 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 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard:

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed
Functional skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 5/B+)
Maths (grade 5/B+)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Ability to follow instructions
Self-motivated

About this company

Rotaflow FV Ltd is a small, family run company [Est. 1984] based in Whaley Bridge. We design and manufacture Swivel Joints. Through design and in-house manufacture our swivel joints allow one or more different flows through a single unit, enabling the pipework to rotate 360 degrees whilst carrying fluids (including hydraulic and pneumatic) of different pressures without cross-contamination or leakage. We have produced Swivel Joints for many applications within all areas of engineering and for all over the world: From Brewery, Food and Drink, Process, Drilling & Mining, Oil & Gas to Nuclear, Chemical and Subsea. Most of our products are individually designed and built for each application.

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

After this apprenticeship

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300607.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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