Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - Farrel Limited

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

£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Engineering fitter

Hours: Mon to Thursday – 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday - 8.30 am to 3.00 pm
37.5 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 02 Nov 2024

Duration: 36 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

· 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

27 Queensway

Castleton

Rochdale

OL11 2PF

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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)

Course contents

Your training plan

Training will be on-site at Rochdale Training for the first year of your Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 6 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
Initiative
Attention to details
Honest
Reliable
Determined
Keen to learn

About this company

Farrel Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Machining Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills and build a career. The successful applicant will become a competent member of the Machining Team. A machinist apprentice can set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes, and drilling machines.