Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join their skilled team in Heywood. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills while working with high-quality machines. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training, including a Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma, and will be required to adhere to strict Health & Safety regulations. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in assembly, disassembly, and equipment handling, preparing them for a rewarding career in mechanical fitting. If you're eager to learn and committed to excellence, this apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Mandatory college course attendance monitored by manager and tutor.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to safety are essential.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and complete training courses.
• Assist qualified Mechanical Fitters in assembly and disassembly tasks.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Assembly and disassembly

Health & Safety regulations

Education

Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma

Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics

Functional Skills Level 2 in English

Job description

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Mechanical 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 Mechanical Fitter will work with the team of highly skilled Mechanical Fitters who produce these high–quality machines. Once full qualified apprentices will be required to travel on a worldwide basis 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 Mechanical Fitter, you are required to perform your duties in a professional manner, carry out all instructions from your supervisor under full or minimum supervision.

Training will be given, 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 despatch 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 Mechanical Fitters as directed while demonstrating a willingness to learn and commitment to always working safely.

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

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

Training to be provided

• Level 3 Engineering Fitter BTEC Extended Diploma.
• Functional Skills, Level 2 in Mathematics, 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.