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Mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Kettering
£17.6k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Are you looking for a career as a Mechanical Fitter?

Timsons Engineering in Kettering are looking for two new apprentices to assemble complete bespoke printing presses, and sub-assemblies to their drawings and lists of materials. Keep reading the full job description.

As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice what will you be doing in this apprenticeship?

  • Assembling kits of parts using engineering drawings and lists of Materials
  • You will learn about workshop machinery such as pillar drills, presses, turning and milling
  • You will learn bearing installation and different assets including gearboxes, motors, pulleys, couplings, belts, and other transmission products
  • As well as this you will be lifting components and assemblies using slings and overhead cranes
  • In the role you will learn how to interpret engineering sub-assembly drawings
  • You will provide good customer support with occasional on-site work for maintenance
  • You will ensure the correct use and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment supplied and perform all tasks with due regard to health and safety and keep all work areas tidy
  • Carry out any other duties compatible with the skills and knowledge competencies of the post

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Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Level 2 Engineering Operative
Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
Functional Skills in English or maths if required

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Desirable qualifications

  • GCSE in:
    • English (grade 9 - 3)
    • Maths (grade 9 - 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Ability to manage own time.
  • Attention to detail

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

Please consider how you will get to work every day, as the employer is based in Kettering.

Full time employment on completion of the apprenticeship.

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Skills

Mechanical fitting
Assembly
Engineering drawings
Workshop machinery
Pillar drills
Presses
Turning
Milling
Bearing installation
Gearboxes
Motors
Pulleys
Couplings
Belts
Transmission products
Lifting components
Overhead cranes
Customer support
Health and safety
Communication skills
Time management
Attention to detail

Location

52 Ford St, Kettering NN16 0SG, UK

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