Machine Fitter Apprentice

Summary

We're looking for two apprentices to join our production team. One will focus on wiring and assembling large equipment racks. The other will work on smaller modules, learning fine hand soldering and PCB layout. A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and technical skills in a supportive environment.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 an hour. To be reviewed after 3 months.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 7:30 – 4pm and Friday 7:30 – 1pm. Breaks and lunchtime: 2 x 15 minute breaks and 30 minute lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

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

We are looking for two enthusiastic apprentices to join our Assembly team. In this hands-on role, you will be involved in soldering and assembling electronic components, cables, and sub-assemblies, following technical drawings and detailed work instructions.

As part of your training, you will learn how to read and interpret assembly documentation, develop strong hand-soldering techniques, and gain a solid understanding of electronic components and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.

Daily Duties:

Learning hand soldering skills
Crimping of wires
Ability to be able to read and follow technical drawings/schematics.
Loom building
Learn how to access drawing and kit lists from your computer.
Basic use of Office 365
Fault-finding and biasing

Where you’ll work

103 SOUTH LIBERTY LANE
BRISTOL
BS3 2SZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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

You will be pursuing a level 3 apprenticeship standard as an Engineering Fitter. As part of this programme, an assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress.

Year 1 & 2 – Delivered 1 day per week at Weston College. Year 3 – Delivered in the workplace; no formal college attendance.

At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

A good attitude towards learning and work. Someone that can work in a team as well on their own.

About this company

Microwave Amps Ltd is an established electronics manufacturing company with over 30 years of experience, known for delivering high-quality products to our customers around the world. Since 2023 Microwave Amps is part of the Nodica Group. The Group as a whole delivers cutting-edge technologies worldwide. We drive progress in sectors such as Medtech, Scientific Research and Industrial applications. We make high end bespoke amplifiers to a large sector from science/research to defence. We ship our products all over the world and have an excellent reputation for quality. As we are now part of the Nodica Group we are looking to expand in size and into other sectors.

https://microwaveamps.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Subsidised gym membership, bike to work scheme, electric car scheme, 20 days holidays increasing after service, uniform.

After this apprenticeship

From assembly, those that show a good aptitude would have a chance to be promoted into our Test lab.

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