Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Quartzelec Ltd; Sheffield, Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic apprentices to join their Mechanical Fitting department in Sheffield. This exciting opportunity allows individuals to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering processes within the rotating machines industry. Apprentices will be involved in diverse activities, including machine shop tasks, mechanical fitting, and balancing. The role promises a comprehensive learning experience, with a commitment to a 4-year program that includes block release training. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to develop your skills, this apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Accommodation covered during block release

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including mathematics, English, and Science.
• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Producing components using hand fitting techniques.
• Repair and refurbishment of mechanical assemblies.

Skills

Hand fitting techniques

General machining skills

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade C/5 minimum

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a number of apprentices to join the team within the Grimsby Business Unit.

As a multi-disciplined service provider, we support local industry and infrastructure from our facility in Sheffield 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 is both diverse and challenging as it covers all aspects of the manufacture, repair & refurbishment of machines which are often highly complex.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

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

Your key responsibilities and accountability on completion of your apprenticeship may include:

• Producing components using hand fitting techniques
• Repair & refurbishment of mechanical assemblies

Attend lectures, practical workshops, and visits as per training provider learning plan. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also be taught general machining skills.

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

To be successful for the apprenticeship with Quartzelec, candidates will need to have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at Grade C/5 minimum including mathematics, English and Science.

The successful candidates will be required to commit to a 4-year apprenticeship with Quartzelec starting in September 2025. Studies will include a 6-month block release to AMRC (Sheffield) followed by day release for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

Accommodation via the University can be provided and covered by Quartzelec if required during block release.

The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship:

• Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:

Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer.