Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for 6 engineering fitter apprentices for our Eaton Titchfield site. Apprentices will be placed in either the Assembly & Test or Aftermarket areas. Apprentices will gain hands on engineering experience within the exciting Aerospace sector, alongside a fully funded Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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Subject to review and performance, salary scale reviews are held in March each year. Additionally, subject to completion of academic requirements, an increase per academic year is also applied in September.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am - 4.15pm. Friday, 7.30am - 11.30am.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 6 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Apprentices will be placed in either our Assembly & Test or Aftermarket teams. There will be the opportunity to rotate across all areas for greater exposurer.

During the day-to-day you can expect the following:

Foundational knowledge and application of Health and Safety priniciples
Foundational knowledge and interpretation of engineering drawings
Hands on experience assembling fuel pump components in line with Standard Operating Procedures
Hands on experience repairing fuel pump components
Engagement with the full product lifecycle across site

Where you’ll work

Abbey Park Southampton Road

Titchfield

Fareham

PO14 4QA

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

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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

The standard hours of work are 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday - 7.30am - 4.15pm. Friday, 7.30am - 11.30am.
Your formal training will be provided through CEMAST, Fareham College one day per week (day TBC). The remainder of your training will be carried out in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4 and 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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

The Titchfield site forms part of Eaton's Aerospace Industrial sector. This role will be within the Fuel Motions Control Division.

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Company benefits

Free membership to Abshot Country Club Gym Cycle to Work Scheme E-star vouchers based on exemplary performance Flexible benefits portal where you can select Medical Cover Buy and Sell annual leave options Retailer discounts via Salary Extras

After this apprenticeship

It is anticipated that after you finish your apprenticeship, you will apply for a permanent role in the area you have been training in. As a big site however, there are many other avenues such as Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain that you may wish to further pursue. There may also be the opportunity to apply for a further Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EATON LIMITED

Luisa Embleton

luisaembleton@eaton.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304328.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please submit an application through Eaton Jobs. Assessment days will be held in May/June time.

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