Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Fives; Bedford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector is seeking a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to engage in hands-on training and skill development in the manufacturing and assembly of precision machinery. This apprenticeship offers exposure to innovative engineering practices while working with experienced professionals, equipping you with essential skills for a successful career in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grades in Maths, Science, English required.
• Desirable A levels in relevant subjects or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical devices valued.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build precision machine tools alongside skilled fitters.
• Work with advanced machine construction systems.
• Modify components using various tools like lathes and milling machines.

Skills

Mechanical assembly aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Practical hands-on approach

Time management

Education

GCSE grade 9 to 5 in Maths, Science, English

A levels in Maths, Physics, Science, English

BTEC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Take part in the Sustainability Industry!

Every day in 25 countries, we (9,000 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.

By Joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.

Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Legal Entity: Fives Landis Ltd. Country: United Kingdom State: Bedfordshire City: Bedford Job Family: Engineering and Science Job Type: Co-op-Apprentice Work Location: On-site Compensation:

Take part in the Sustainability Industry!

Every day in 25 countries, we (9,000 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.

By Joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.

Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Legal Entity: Fives Landis Ltd. Country: United Kingdom State: Bedfordshire City: Bedford Job Family: Engineering and Science Job Type: Co-op-Apprentice Work Location: On-site Compensation:

Scope of the role:

As an apprentice, you will learn all aspects of building precision machine tools and component manufacturing process control work alongside experienced mechanical fitters, gaining hands-on experience and training in the maintenance, repair, and assembly of mechanical systems and machinery. This apprenticeship will provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified mechanical fitter.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working with state-of-the-art machine construction systems.

Learning how to split millimetres into nanometres (1,000,000 of a millimetre) and see that displacement on a machine movement using laser equipment.

Learning how to measure geometry and displacements.

Learning how temperature affects the shape of materials and how this in turn affects the accuracy of the displacements, as well as how these problems are overcome.

Learning what effect different tools have on different materials, how to produce complex shapes in glass, metal and ceramics and change process parameters to produce the desired component.

Modifying components using a lathe, milling machine, grinder, pillar drill, hand drill etc.

Working as part of a team which will include the Machine Designer, the CAD Draughtsman, the Project Manager, the Tool Room Machinist and other skilled Machine Tool Fitters. Input to problem solving will always be considered.

For Process Development you will work with the Senior Process Development Engineer and help liaise with customers on component specifications.

Most of the machines will be bespoke / one off special products, designed to solve a problem for an end user.

Key skills requirements:

“GCSE” grade 9 to 5 in Maths, Science, English - a must have.

Any additional qualifications in the following will be considered:

“A” levels in any of the following Maths, Physics, Science, English

BTEC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Practical “hands on” approach to problem solving.

Mechanical assembly aptitude i.e. model making, or for repair mechanical devices, such as motorcycles, cars, bikes, engines etc.

Willingness to learn and take instructions.

Willingness to ask rather than to take a risk when unsure.

Ability to communicate at all levels.

Interested in how things work and why.

Ability to work alone or part of a team.

Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.