Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres.

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Our apprentices are paid above the national living wage, regardless of their age, and will also be entitled to any pay increases for performance or company bonuses in line with other Shop floor employees.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

10

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

The aim of the course is to give you an understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering, from understanding drawings and assembly to fault finding. To do this you will experience several roles within Anord Mardix and apply your knowledge learnt in college throughout.

Throughout your years at college, you undertake a number of modules including:

Electrical and Electronic principles
Mathematics for engineering technicians
Health and Safety in the Engineering workplace
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Mechanical principles and application

Where you’ll work

Anord Mardix (UK) Ltd.

Sigma Park

Roman Road

Blackburn

BB1 2BT

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

BURNLEY 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

Training will take place at Burnley College, details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

About this company

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. We manufacture and install Busway, Modular solutions, Switchgear, Power Management and offer a maintenance and warranty service. In the UK we currently have sites in Kendal, Blackburn, Preston, and Hemel Hempstead.

https://anordmardix.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

All our apprenticeships are offered with the intention of making a full time, permanent offer on successful completion of the programme
Once you have completed your apprenticeship you can continue your employment as normal although, some choose to continue their education with a degree apprenticeship
Other progression opportunities can be found across the whole business. We pride ourselves on internal promotions and promote opportunities for all to progress in their careers while being a part of the Anord Mardix journey

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304893.

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Closes in 29 days (Monday 24 March)

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