Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

With its own in-house training Academy and engineering workshop, Superior can support you during your entire Apprenticeship. The Company has been recognised for having one of the best Apprenticeship programmes in the UK by the National Apprenticeship Service.

Wage: £14,918.80 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 22 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at 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. You will be supported by our in-house Training Manager throughout your apprenticeship.

On a monthly rotation between all departments to ensure you get an overview of all aspects of the engineering business Rotation includes core manufacturing, project and business management.

Daily duties will vary depending on rotation dept at the time, but you will be involved in the processes from the ground up including:

Manufacturing
Finishing
Packing products

Our apprenticeship offers you the chance to achieve a degree in Engineering Manufacturing Management. We will ensure that you get the full picture of the business, from core manufacturing, to project and business management.

Your first year at Superior will be spent full time in our training Academy with our dedicated training manager to support you.

One day a week will be spent at Bournemouth and Poole College, to ensure you get a full understanding of an engineering business, from the ground upwards.

Once you have completed your first year in our Academy, you will complete monthly rotations in each area of the business then move into your first permanent role.

Our Engineering Apprenticeship is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE.

Where you’ll work

8 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7SH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard Level 3:

Functional Skills in English and maths up to Level 2 as required

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or aobve)

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

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Commitment
Communication skills
Logical
Number skills
Practical skills
Team working
Willing to learn

Other requirements

As part of the application process, we will ask you to also apply to the Bournemouth & Poole College. Upon successful Employer interview, you will also be expected to attend a College interview. Details will be communicated to you.

About this company

Superior works closely with global market leaders in sectors including engineering, automotive, food and beverage, electronics and medical equipment. We strive to help ensure the dependability and quality of our clients’ products. As these products evolve, they, in turn, create ever more sophisticated demands.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion and End Point Assessment of the Level 3 Apprenticeship, we can support you on to the next level apprenticeship up to and including completing your degree in Engineering

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