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Forwessun
Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. We would like to expand our team and have opportunities for a Mechanical Assembly Apprentice to support our manufacturing and wiring team.
Wage
£15,600 a year
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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00
- Friday, 08:30 - 14:30
- 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Thursday 13 August 2026
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The role will include:
- Working within a small, workshop based, manufacturing team
- Manual assembly of test fixtures:
- Screw fitting
- Hand drilling
- Use of pillar drill
- General hand tool usage
- Assembly of intricate small and large parts and some mechanical systems
- Working with moving mechanical parts & vacuum powered mechanical systems
- Wiring of fixtures; use of a wire wrap gun and/or soldering iron
- Highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail
- Being able to work independently and efficiently
- Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process, resolving issues found until systems work consistently and reliably
- Being aware of company health and safety requirements
Where you'll work
THE PRINTWORKS WOODEND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE WOODEND AVENUE SPEKE L24 9NB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
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In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards an Engineering Fitter standard. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College- South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Forwessun
Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned household brands such as Google, BMW, Cisco, Tesla, Nokia plus many more.
Company benefits
- 20-days holiday (rises by 1-day per year of service)
- Pension contribution
- Progression opportunities
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity for permanent role following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Becky Smythe
becky.smythe@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043230.
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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