Engineering Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

ENVAIR LTD
HEYWOOD (OL10 2TT)
Closes in 9 days (Saturday 10 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2026

Summary

We are currently looking for a mechanical fitter apprentice to join us in Heywood with the end goal of becoming a time-served mechanical fitter in a growing business with lots of opportunities.

Wage: £17,000 a year
Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: 38 hours a week
Start date: Monday 19 October 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Using static machinery, battery-powered tools including drills and general hand tools.
• To follow engineering drawings and achieve a high level of quality.
• Notifying the team leader of any shortages in regular materials used.
• To complete projects successfully and follow instructions from your manager.
• Assembling a full range of metalwork enclosure products manufactured by the company.
• Some travel to work at client sites across the UK, to fit and install the products.
• To ensure all health and safety systems are adhered to and any issued PPE is worn.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment.

Where you'll work

UNIT B11 HEYWOOD DISTRIBUTION PARK
PILSWORTH ROAD
HEYWOOD
OL10 2TT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn

• 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.