Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for aspiring engineers at a leading technology provider in the food industry. As a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled engineers, developing your abilities in a supportive environment. This apprenticeship offers a blend of practical training and classroom learning, ensuring you acquire nationally recognized qualifications. You'll have the chance to work on innovative machinery, contribute to team projects, and learn essential skills for a successful career in engineering. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to learn, this apprenticeship could be your gateway to a rewarding future.

Qualifications

• Work alongside experienced engineers in a friendly team environment.
• Gain nationally recognized qualifications through day release training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test parts to create special purpose machinery.
• Support mechanical work and assist with testing of finished equipment.

Skills

Team working

Interest in engineering

Interest in how things work

Passion to learn new skills

Self-motivation

Determination to succeed

Good communication skills

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Portable hand tools

Job description

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Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Apply From: 02/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Employer

Baker Perkins Ltd

Vacancy Description

For the majority of your apprenticeship, you will work alongside an experienced engineer in a small friendly team environment gaining work experience. You will attend our training provider to gain your nationally recognised qualifications on a day release basis. Salary is reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship to reflect progress against the objectives of each phase of training.

As part of your apprenticeship training you will work to become a fully skilled Mechanical Fitter.

You will work in the fitting shop and will learn how to assemble and test the parts to make our special purpose machinery.

Once fully skilled Mechanical Fitters:

• Assemble complete machines and sub-assemblies to customer specifications, and to test completed equipment.
• Assemble kit of parts using drawings and internal paperwork system.
• Install pneumatic pipework.
• Assist with testing of finished equipment and to complete test records.
• Operate portable hand tools for drilling, grinding and sanding etc.
• Work within planned times for jobs, and to feedback deviations when necessary.
• Supply feedback on machine and process improvements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting other sections when required.
• Support mechanical work within the maintenance team.
• Work on customers’ sites as part of an installation & commissioning team.
• Work on customers’ sites as part of the Customer Services team.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Employer Description

Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Throughout the world, shop and supermarket shelves are stacked with foods made on equipment supplied by Baker Perkins. In the bread, biscuit, confectionery, snack and breakfast cereal sectors, many of the world’s leading brands rely on technology supplied by Baker Perkins. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry.

Vacancy Location

Manor Drive Paston Parkway Cambridgeshire PE4 7AP

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299400

Key Dates

Apply From

02/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• College attendance will be 2 days a week at Peterborough College for the first year of the apprenticeship programme.
• For the second and third year of the apprenticeship programme you will attend College 1 day a week.
• For the fourth year you will not attend College as you will be fully work-based.

Learning Provider

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Skills Required

Team working, interest in engineering, interest in how things work, passion to learn new skills, self-motivation, determination to succeed, good communication skills.

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