Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship (Level 3)

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of liquid waste vacuum tankers in Solihull as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice. This apprenticeship lasts 36-42 months, combining on-site training with college study. Gain hands-on experience in welding and production while receiving full support and benefits.

Benefits

Annual pay reviews

25 days holiday (plus statutory days)

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Full training, equipment, and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Training on-site and through provider (Make UK).
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Explore different areas of Engineering Fitting.
• Build bespoke tankers in Production.

Skills

Welding

Education

Level 4 in English and Maths GCSE

Job description

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship (Level 3), Solihull

Client: Whale Tankers Ltd

Location: Solihull

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then join our Whale Family!

We are an employee-focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

Do you want the opportunity to explore different areas of Engineering Fitting?

This role will give you the chance to try:

• Welding

at their site in Solihull across multiple departments.

You will have the chance to apply what you learn at college in the workplace, becoming a skilled engineer working in Production to build bespoke tankers, working alongside and training with highly experienced staff.

The apprenticeship lasts 36 - 42 months at Level 3.

You will receive training on-site & through our provider (Make UK), with ongoing support.

Your working week will be full-time, 37.5 hours, on a rotating shift pattern after completing day release.

Study time and support will be provided during working hours.

End point assessments will be conducted by an Approved Independent Assessment Organisation.

You should have or be predicted to achieve a Level 4 in English and Maths GCSE.

This role will give you understanding of how our products are built from start to finish.

From year 2 of your apprenticeship, you will follow a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 – 6:00 – 14:00, Monday – Friday
Week 2 – 14:00 – 22:30, Monday – Thursday and 14:00 – 19:30, Friday

(timings may vary depending on work area)

In exchange for your hard work, we offer:

• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per year – 5 days more than the legal minimum
• Death in service benefit
• Employee assistance programme offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial support, including access for you, your partner, and children under 18 to a Digital GP
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment, and PPE provided