Engineering Fitter Apprentice Technician

About this apprenticeship

Due to an unprecedented order intake, we have vacancies for two Apprentice Fitter – Technicians within our company.
This is a long-term career opportunity within our company where you will become an integral part of the team. Learning from our experienced fellow technicians how to build and test clutches, understanding work operating systems regarding quality and documentation control of all clutches and other various components that come through the workshop.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of a high-calibre team involved in the inspection, assembly & testing of a wide variety of both small and large rotating units.
We are looking for highly motivated persons who have ambition, want to make a career and become a successful mechanical engineer in maintenance diagnostics, mechatronics, tool making and wants to gain experience in the technical assembly of complex components.
This is a very active and varied role requiring an energetic person with common sense and the ability to carry out a variety of the following duties:
As part of the role, you will be taught;

Engineering best practices
How to read technical drawings
How follow issued build instructions – written and verbal
Record in a clear and concise manner, build a data of components and testing results
The use of hand tools and willingness to learn how to use these hand tools correctly for the building and fine finishing of components
Training in the use of tools for measurement equipment, ranging from Verniers, Micrometres, Dial Test Indicators, and other such specialist gauging equipment
Understands health and safety requirements

You will be a team player who can work well in a team as well as on your own. You will be able to plan your time well and meet tight deadlines on assigned work.

Training

You will attend Kingston College for your off the job training working towards Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship as well as working alongside qualified and experienced Engineers

What you could go on to do

Completion of the apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). A number of our Engineering Apprentices go on to complete the HNC and HND offered at Kingston College