Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Summary

An opportunity to join the world leader in machine tools. Attending a Training Centre alongside hands-on involvement in the workplace with experienced members of staff that are willing to pass their knowledge on to the next generation. We are looking for both Electrical and Mechanical Assemblers.

Wage

£15,500 a year

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After 12 months service you will also be entitled to join the Company private medical insurance scheme. You will receive 25 working days holiday in each complete calendar year plus statutory and public holidays.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30 Monday to Friday but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

11

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

Mechanical Assembly Spindle Service Centre (2 positions)

Learning how to diagnose, disassemble, repair and test used machine tool spindles for our European Market. An apprentice in this area will learn the full operations of the section which includes sections such as administration and exports, supply chain handling, testing, inspection, and technical support roles.

Mechanical Assembly (2 positions)

Assemble and test machine tools and their components. Assembling and testing unit assemblies into the completed machine tool using various hand skills and laser checking equipment.

Mechanical Spindle Assembly (1 position)

Learning how to prepare, build and test spindles, you will use a manual Lathes and a grinding machine, processes include bearing preparation and fitting, becoming familiar with using a balancing machine, assembly to high accuracy using measuring equipment and a varied range of hand skills such as lapping, the spindles are then supplied to our general assembly production line.

Electrical Assembly (6 positions)

Wire and test machine tools and their components. Working on individual option looms that will be used in the final production of our machine tools, you will then progress to wiring and testing a range of CNC machines, to include PLCs, ladder diagrams and fault finding prior to machines going to our customers. There would be an opportunity for 2 apprentices to further develop a career in the Electrical Design Engineering Department.

Where you’ll work

Badgeworth Drive

Worcester

WR4 9NF

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

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Duration approximately 40-45 months.
Year 1 includes 29-42 weeks off the job training to cover practical and theory aspects.
Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.
Years 2, 3 & 4 will be based in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Engineering Fitter Level 3 qualification.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Design and Technology (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Engineering (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Resistant Materials (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

A Level in:

Engineering (grade A*- E)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)
Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (grade Pass)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Demonstrate Practical ability
Hardworking
Self-motivated
Good time management
Work well under pressure

About this company

Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector. Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers. We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.

http://www.mazakeu.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

You are covered for Life Assurance to the value of four times your annual salary. opt-in to the pension scheme by requesting in writing to the HR department.

After this apprenticeship

Specialisation in a core module
HNC/Level 4 Apprenticeship recommendations based upon college feedback and grades, general attitude, application, timekeeping, etc. Foundation Degree or Management qualifications.
Team Leaders in Machining, SMD and Assembly
Supervisors in Machining, SMD and Assembly
Application Engineers
Production Engineers
European Engineering and Automated Solutions Engineers
Quality Inspectors
Service Engineers

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Emily Jackson

emily.jackson@hwgta.org

01905 330732

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304255.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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