Engineering Fitter Apprentice - KEN MILLS ENGINEERING LTD

Summary

As a fitter, you'll install components, major equipment, and machinery This will involve detailed and precise alignment techniques with minimum tolerance to demonstrate a successful build. You will be trained to assemble, install and maintain complex machinery, learn to read engineering drawings, and to use a wide range of tools.

Annual wage

£15,311.40 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,311.40 a year

Training course: Engineering fitter

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week with overtime available but not guaranteed. Mon - Thurs 7:15am - 4:15pm & Fri 7:15am – 12:15pm. 45 minute break.
39 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 16 April 2025

Duration: 42 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Supporting colleagues with product machining and assembly and testing.
Work enthusiastically to accept the necessary training required in all areas.
Producing components using a range of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinding. All manual machines.
To gain familiarity with the range of company products and processes
To work safely at all times, following all company safety rules and maintaining a tidy work area.The wearing of appropriate PPE at all times is essential.

On qualifying the position will include servicing and repairing clients’ equipment, from heavy plant machinery to other general mechanical work. Working on site and on occasion as required off site at customer premises, located worldwide.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 9, GREENVALE BUSINESS PARK, TODMORDEN ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9FG

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Training will be on-site at Rochdale Training one day per week, for the duration of your Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE English (Grade Grade 3 or above) essential
GCSE Maths (Grade Grade 4 or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Initiative
Honest
Reliable
Determined
Keen to Learn

About this company

KME are based in Littleborough, Lancashire. KME Ltd have been producing large scale machinery for the waste and recycling sector and specialist systems for agricultural clients for over 40 years. KME Ltd provide machinery worldwide and are a fast-paced family-run business with over 40 employees.

https://www.kenmills.co.uk/about/history (opens in new tab)