Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

The Cornwall College Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Flann Microwave Ltd invites applications for Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship in Cornwall. The role involves hands-on work 38 hours weekly, Monday to Thursday, with college 1 day per week. You’ll interpret drawings, assemble components, solder/braze, and work under a microscope while following defined processes.

Start date 1 October 2026; duration 3 years 6 months. Salary starts at Real Living Wage from Year 2.

Qualifications

• Customer care and teamwork mindset essential.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Logical thinking and initiative valued in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings.
• Use hand tools to assemble components.
• Solder and braze assemblies.
• Work regularly under a microscope.
• Follow specific processes.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Creative thinking

Initiative

Non-judgemental attitude

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Flann Microwave Ltd, Cornwall (PL31 2QL)

Apprenticeship closes in 22 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Flann Microwave Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Engineering Fitter apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry.

Salary: Real Living Wage from Year 2

Training course: Engineering Fitter (Level 3)

Hours: 38 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday (07:30‑17:30), with two 15‑minute breaks mid‑morning and mid‑afternoon and a 30‑minute lunch break.

Start date: 1 October 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

What you'll do at work

• Interpret engineering drawings
• Use hand tools to assemble components
• Solder and brazing assemblies
• Work regularly under a microscope
• Follow specific processes

Where you'll work

DUNMERE RD, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL31 2QL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Reading, interpreting and understanding component or assembly specifications, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly tasks – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing the work area – sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly (e.g. micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter).
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing it where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation (e.g. job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion; returning resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; recycling, re‑using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures; identifying risks, hazards and control measures where applicable.

You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week.

Requirements

• GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental attitude
• Physical fitness

About this employer

For almost 70 years Flann Microwave Ltd has been the market‑leading designer and manufacturer of precision passive RF, microwave and millimetric products, solutions and service. We produce critical components and sub‑systems required to deliver, test, measure and calibrate systems operating from 300 MHz to 1.1 THz, supplying to several industry sectors:

• SATCOM & Spaceflight
• Metrology, Test & Measurement
• Telecommunications 5G & 6G
• Aerospace & Defence
• Security

Flann is a family‑run business employing around 50 highly skilled engineers and professionals. Located in Bodmin, Cornwall, our purpose‑built factory and business premises occupy an area of 1800 m² situated in attractive grounds with views over the rolling Cornish countryside. Since 1993 Flann has held a quality system status with the accreditation ISO 9001:2015 and continues to comply with its ongoing policy of maintaining the highest standards.

Potential offer of a full‑time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Contact

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042799.