Mechanical fitter apprentice

Amrctraining; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring engineers at a forward-thinking company specializing in rotating machine services. As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice, you'll embark on a comprehensive Level 3 apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in diverse mechanical engineering processes. You'll be involved in producing components, repairing complex mechanical assemblies, and utilizing advanced machinery like lathes and milling machines. This role not only offers valuable skills but also the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career in the industry.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship.
• GCSE in English and Maths required for entry.

Responsibilities

• Producing components using hand fitting techniques.
• Repair and refurbishment of mechanical assemblies.
• Preparing and using lathes and milling machines.

Skills

Problem solving

Good organisation and time-keeping skills

Understanding of health and safety

Education

GCSE English language C or 4 or above

GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Balancing equipment

Laser alignment tools

Job description

This vacancy is for an April 2025 start date

Quartzelec Ltd are looking for a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Apprentice to join the team within the Grimsby Business Unit.

As a multi-disciplined service provider, Quartzelec supports local industry and infrastructure from our facility in Grimsby with a range of unique rotating machine services, with specialist support available for the Oil and Gas, Marine and Renewables, Water markets. The activities undertaken by our Mechanical Fitting department are both diverse and challenging as they cover all aspects of the manufacture, repair & refurbishment of machines, which are often extremely complex.

Role & Responsibilities

The role will offer the individual to get involved in all aspects of mechanical engineering processes within the rotating machines industry, including machine shop activities, balancing & mechanical fitting. These are all areas in which you will gain experience and find your place.

Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship include:

• Producing components using hand fitting techniques
• Repair & refurbishment of mechanical assemblies
• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Preparing and using milling machines
• Dynamic balancing & laser alignments
• Attend lectures, practical workshops, and visits as per training provider learning plan

Skills Required

• Problem solving
• Good organisation and time-keeping skills
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Personal Qualities

• Work on own initiative as necessary
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £70 million.

We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.

Things to Consider

During the first year, you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training, you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.