Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Engineering Fitter) - Level 3 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Develop your skills by working on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 4-year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard at Furness College.

Annual wage

£15,000 a year

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The Salary is set at £15,000 per annum for the first year of the apprenticeship. It will then increase in the second and third year.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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

Year 1 will be spent full time at college where you will achieve Level 2 qualifications in fitting using hand skills
During Years 2 - 4 College will be on a day release basis as required for the qualification where you will study towards the appropriate Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Technical Certificate. Whilst in work, there maybe an opportunity to rotate through the Engineering departments of the business, to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that you and our business needs.
The development, building and testing of Subsea Connectors and associated products
Have the chance to work in a variety of departments and develop skills in manufacturing, applications and development and production engineering
Develop your planning, delivery, and quality skills by working alongside skilled professionals

Where you’ll work

Low Mill Business Park

Ulverston

LA12 9EE

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

FURNESS 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

This will be a 4-year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard at Furness College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any Subject (grade 4)
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

https://www.siemens-energy.com/uk/en.html (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

When you have finished your Apprenticeship, you will be well placed to move to a number of different administrative support roles at Siemens Energy
These could include supporting on projects, assisting senior leaders and contributing to the success of training and development functions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FURNESS COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291891.

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Closes on Sunday 16 February

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly on the Siemens Energy website, through the link provided. Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your CV and if selected, you will be asked to complete a series of online tests that measure aspects of your skillset and personality. If you progress through this stage, you will be invited to an assessment centre for the final parts of the process.

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Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Engineering Fitter) - Level 3

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