Apprentice Fitter - DXB Pump and Power

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump manufacturing company in Bury St Edmunds is looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Fitter Apprentice. This role involves building pumpsets, ensuring quality, and contributing to a collaborative team. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English and possess good communication and attention to detail skills. Competitive salary of £19,500 per year, with comprehensive training provided through West Suffolk College.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail in assembling products is crucial.
• Customer care skills to engage effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake an apprenticeship leading to a qualification.
• Build pumpsets and prepare them for final dispatch.
• Maintain a clean working environment and report issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Education

GCSEs grade 5-9 A/C in Maths and English

Job description

DXB Pump & Power is a leading pump manufacturing company based in the UK focusing on their customers. The Company was founded in 2017 and is privately owned.

DXB Pump & Power is a leading pump manufacturing company based in the UK focusing on their customers. Our main objective is to design and manufacture high-quality pumpsets that offer outstanding reliability. We have a reputation for exceptional customer service backed by a large fleet of quality pump products.

Main roles and responsbilities:

• To undertake an apprenticeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification whilst working as part of a team.
• Able to work to a high quality with relevant instructions and supervision.
• To build pumpsets powered by either diesel or electric motors, testing, preparing for final despatch.
• To communicate accurately with your Production Supervisor and work colleagues.
• To be focused on quality, timescales and working as part of a team.
• All small tools or equipment used to be kept in good condition. Any defects found must be reported to your Production Supervisor.
• To use cranes or other lifting equipment safely to lift, move, load or unload components or assemblies as necessary to carry out scheduled tasks.
• To be able to identify faulty parts and report your findings to the Production Supervisor
• To promote a continuous improvement culture by making suggestions to the Production Supervisor/Operations Manager.
• To take pride in your area of work and maintain a clean working environment.
• To be responsible for your workstations tools and to perform daily checks to ensure that they are in safe working order and ready for the next day.
• Any other duties that may from time to time be required to maintain the smooth running of the factory.

Entry requirements

GCSEs grade 5-9A/C in Maths and English.

Skills required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills

Training to be provided

The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.

Things to consider

• This is a physical role manufacturing large pump sets.
• Lifting equipment is provided but large components are being moved daily to assemble the products.
• An aptitude for mechanical assembly.
• The factory is heated but it is important to dress appropriately for the season.

The team is small but diverse. There are many skills to learn in the team. Beyond that there are other roles within the hire side of the business and, for example, a skilled manufacturing operative could develop into a field service engineer.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 01/09/2025

£ 19500 per year

Location

This job is located inBury St Edmunds, Suffolk

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.