Apprentice Electrical Fitter

Training 2000; Heywood; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Electrical Fitter to join their skilled team in Lancashire. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on training in assembly, disassembly, and dispatch of high-quality machines. Apprentices will gain valuable experience and qualifications, including a Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma, while adhering to strict health and safety regulations. The role promises a supportive environment where you will shadow experienced professionals, ensuring a solid foundation for your career in electrical fitting. If you're eager to learn and grow in a dynamic field, this apprenticeship is the perfect start.

Qualifications

• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and complete mandatory training.
• Successfully complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter course.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and dispatch machines under supervision.
• Shadow qualified Electrical Fitters and assist with installations.

Skills

Hand and Power Tools

Health & Safety Regulations

Assembly and Disassembly

Education

Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma

Functional Skills in Mathematics and English

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Electrical Fitter based in Lancashire.

Bobst vacuum metalliser machines are assembled, fitted, tested, then disassembled in Heywood before being shipped to our customers worldwide. The Apprentice Electrical Fitter will work with a team of highly skilled Electrical Fitters who produce these high–quality machines. Once fully qualified, apprentices will be required to travel worldwide to assist in the installation of company machinery.

Main Responsibilities

• To strictly adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, including attending mandatory training courses, to ensure no possibility of endangering yourself or your colleagues.
• Day or block release for your college course is mandatory and monitored by both your manager and your tutor.
• You are required to successfully complete your course and produce certification for your personnel file.
• If you require additional study time to successfully complete the course, unless otherwise specifically agreed with the Production Manager, this should not infringe on your normal working hours.

As an Apprentice Electrical Fitter, you are required to perform your duties professionally, carry out all instructions from your supervisor under full or minimum supervision.

• Training will be provided, in addition to your standard college course, in all necessary equipment handling, to enable you to complete the following day-to-day tasks:
• Assembly, disassembly, and dispatch of machines.
• Working at height
• Use of basic hand and power tools

To embody the Bobst values of trust, passion, respect, and performance.

Shadowing and assisting fully qualified Electrical Fitters as directed while demonstrating a willingness to learn and a commitment to always working safely.

Working on small, medium, and large sub-assemblies under the supervision of senior Electrical Fitters, displaying a strong work ethic and desire to improve your skills.

Please see Salary Breakdown:
1st year – £8.06 per hour, £16,340.16 per annum
2nd year – £10.91 per hour, £22,127.30 per annum
3rd year – £13.43 per hour, £27,233.60 per annum
4th year – £15.11 per hour, £30,637.80 per annum

Training to be provided

• Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma.
• Functional Skills, Level 2 in Mathematics and English – if required
• Employer Rights & Responsibilities.

About Bobst Manchester Ltd

We are one of the world's leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated industries.