Engineering Fitter Apprentice

PRECISION ENG (PONTEFRACT) LTD.

PONTEFRACT (WF8 2JL)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 12 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit an Engineering Fitter Apprentice to support the growth of our business. As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training, gain recognised qualifications, and build the knowledge needed for a rewarding career in precision machining within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Days and working hours TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Assembling various projects
  • Finishing - de-buring, tapping, flame hardening, etc.
  • Grinding
  • Site work (this will be a progression after certain competencies are shown)

Fabrication experience:

  • Welding
  • Laser cutting
  • Sheet metal forming
  • Tool, jig and fixture making - to aid with fitting and fabrication and some for customers
  • Machining experience (although not integral to a fitting course we believe it is useful to understand processes prior and post fitting)
  • Exposure to practical applications of principles such as limits, fits and tolerances
  • Variety

Where you'll work

SOUTH BAILEYGATE
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2JL

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Engineering Fitter Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade 4 or C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Established in 1961, Precision Engineers was founded as a family business offering a complete range of engineering services.

The present owners Jenny and Tom are keen to maintain the traditions of the company well renowned for the diverse skill of its craftsmen, capable of solving challenging engineering problems and delivering quality components and machinery.
We are proud to work closely with individuals and local businesses, as well as prestigious brands throughout the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Opportunity to progress to a full-time job after the apprenticeship has been completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047918.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 12 September 2026 at 11:59pm)