Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Summary

You will become adept at supporting all production processes, whilst developing your own technical skillset. You will assist with technical support and production queries, identify and implement process improvements, and assist with standard operating procedures. In addition, you will develop skills in technical writing, drawing, and presenting.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

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Starting: £14,500 per annum (£7.55 per hour) – new apprentice salary After Y1: £16,000 per annum After Y2: £18,000 per annum After Y3: £21,000 per annum After Y4: £26,000 per annum

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Exact working shifts to be confirmed (full-time - 37 hours per week).

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

3 years

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

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

Use of inspection and measuring equipment
Assembly of more complex products, gaining knowledge of medium to heavy builds, shimming and balancing all to engineering drawings
Assembly of movable components
Mechanical assembly of 19” racks to involve dimensional set up of runner rails, angles, gland plates and earth bars
Set up and alignment of all units installed in the rack assembly
Assisting with small to medium box build and chassis assemblies with front panels, runners, and various components installed
Working with small mechanical assemblies
Assisting with looming and routing of different types of cables
Using crimp tools and being able to identify the correct one
Using connector terminations and multi-pin connectors
Soldering on connectors and cables
Using slip rings, cables with junctions, splices (soldered and crimped) and multi-core cables
Wiring rack assemblies with fixed units, wiring basic racks, power, RF and data wiring
Assisting with the assembly and wiring of racks with withdrawable units, fitting of waveguide connectors

Where you’ll work

First Avenue
Poynton Industrial Estate
Poynton
Stockport
SK12 1NE

Training

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

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD 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 apprenticeship will be a one day per week, day release at Macclesfield College.

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Interest in Engineering
Knowledge of Microsoft
Good level of dexterity
A hardworking approach
Focus on quality
High accountability
Strong work ethic
Responsible
Multi-task
Follow processes

About this company

Surface Technology International (STI) is a specialist Contract Electronics Manufacturer. We serve world-class customers in high-reliability industries by providing electronics design and manufacturing solutions in both printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and full box-build manufacturing. Founded in 1989, STI specialises in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors as well as Energy, Healthcare, Communications and Industrial – particularly higher volume Internet of Things (IoT) products. STI provides a full set of manufacturing services, from concept design, prototyping and production through to complete box-build, including thermal vibration and full product test. STI also provides full lifecycle support – spares, repairs and long-term obsolescence management.

https://www.sti-limited.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days), early finish on a Friday, Flexible working opportunities, Company Pension Scheme, Health Cash Back Scheme, a range of discounts and we also pay for professional memberships on a case-by-case basis.

After this apprenticeship

There may be a full-time position available after successfully completing this apprenticeship standard.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317734.

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