Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Peta Ltd; Langstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in England is seeking a driven Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice. In this role, you will learn to assemble mechanical systems and ensure quality standards. This apprenticeship offers significant training and mentoring, with career prospects for full-time employment and further development opportunities. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and self-motivated, with essential GCSEs in Maths and English.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Free work uniform after probation

Flexible working hours

Paid annual leave starting at 20 days

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to learn through instruction.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan work activities and source components.
• Interpret technical information for assembly.
• Check work against quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

Education

2 GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C (4) or above

Job description

About The Role

Do you have an eye for detail and an interest in how things work? Are you driven, self-motivated and keen to kick start your career within the engineering sector? Here at Peta Ltd, we are looking to source an exceptional Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice for our client, Precision Products (Portsmouth) Ltd. This role involves learning how to use technical information to build mechanical assemblies and systems. You will also be completing tests to ensure specifications are met.

Training to be provided

As a Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with Precision Products (Portsmouth) Ltd, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach. Your Level 3 programme will include a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate. Overall duration 45 months.

About the role

Joining the PPP team as a Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, your role will be focused on undertaking the manufacturing processes on site. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

• Plan work activities, including sourcing components, equipment and tooling
• Interpret technical information
• Prepare the work area for assembly task
• Assemble components to produce equipment, machines and systems
• Produce complex high value, low volume assemblies
• How to produce and/or re‑refurbish components
• Check your work against quality standards and make any required adjustments
• Hand over products and prepare the work area for the next task
• With experience you will also be able to identify and resolve problems

What are the career prospects at Precision Products (Portsmouth) Ltd?

The career opportunities at Precision Products (Portsmouth) are very varied. We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential. Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.

• Fulltime employment
• Further personal development
• Further academic development
• Higher apprenticeship

Essential Skills

To be considered for the role of Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.

You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

• 2 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English are essential
• Enthusiastic team player
• Self-motivated and driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria

• Good manual dexterity
• Real interest in maintenance
• Good co‑ordination
• Methodical and logical
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Learn through instruction

About Us

At Precision Products, we manufacture a complete range of roll handling machinery for the paper industry. Reels are safety secured via either our airshafts or mechanically expanding shafts and chucks. Our safety chuck enables reels to be easily loaded whilst ensuring the shaft cannot be removed when winding. Typical industries serviced include packaging materials, labels, bag making, printing, converting, continuous stationery, tapes, ribbons, plastic film, forms, paper coatings, paper slitting.

We offer a complete repair and refurbishment facility for all makes of airshaft. Spare parts are available ex‑stock for most shafts made within the EU. All products are designed and manufactured in‑house utilising the latest C.N.C. machine tools, combined with an uncompromising attention to detail and quality. We believe in offering the most technically advanced products, at the highest quality, at the right price.

Benefits

• Free parking on site
• Free work uniform after successful completion of probation period
• Flexible working hours (as practicable)
• Paid annual leave starting at 20 days in addition to public holidays increase by half a day for every year of service up to a maximum of 24 days

Apply Now

Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to kickstart your engineering career with an innovative company, apply now for the Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice role!