Apprentice Engineering Fitter/ Engineering Operative

HEWITT ROBINS INTERNATIONAL LTD; Moira; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Robins International Ltd. invites applications for an Engineering Operative (Level 2) apprenticeship. The role covers assembling mechanical components, preparing and painting equipment, and assisting with testing, installation, servicing and maintenance across workshop and customer sites.

You will gain industry-recognised qualifications, learn engineering principles and manufacturing processes, and develop health and safety competencies under experienced engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 2/E.
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2/E.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to line manager.
• Basic assembly of components using hand fitting skills.
• Reading engineering drawings and assisting senior fitters.
• Following all H&S protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

The apprentice will support the manufacture, assembly, testing, installation, and maintenance of screening equipment used within the quarrying and mining sectors. The role provides practical, hands-on experience across all stages of the equipment lifecycle, working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technicians.

About the Employer

Hewitt Robins is a World leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist Vibrating Screens andVibrating Equipment for the mining, quarrying, recycling, foundry, steel and bulk material sectors.

Our product range includes all types of Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Grizzlies and Foundry Equipment, all of which are designed for the specific application, ensuring long life, low maintenance and therefore, the lowest possible total cost of ownership.

Where replacement machines, of any manufacture, are required our equipment is designed to retrofit into the existing structure saving significant costs and downtime.

With over 100 years of experience, Hewitt Robins continues to set the global standard in the specialist material handling sector.

What You'll Do

Key duties will include:

• Assembling mechanical components
• Preparing and painting equipment
• Carrying out functional testing and quality checks, and assisting with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of machinery both in the workshop and at customer sites

The apprentice will develop knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, fault-finding techniques, and health and safety requirements while contributing to the delivery of high-quality products and services.

The apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications while developing the technical skills, behaviours, and competencies required for a successful career in engineering and field service operations.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to line manager
• Basic assembly of components using hand fitting skills
• Working to engineering drawingsAssisting senior fitters
• Following all H+S protocols

Training Outcome

Senior Fitter/Engineer.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 2/E
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2/E

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Hours per week 40.Monday - Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30Friday - 08:00 - 15:00

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE