Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship

About the Role

Are you looking to start a career as a Mechanical Fitter? Newtech Intelligent Automation Ltd in Sharnbrook, are looking for an apprentice to learn and assist in the mechanical build of complete machinery and various sub-assemblies, working from engineering drawings and assemblies.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. Newtech Intelligent Automation Ltd is an Alcumus SafeContractor-accredited specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation equipment for the food and beverage industry. Based in Sharnbrook, the company is committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative machinery that meets the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.

As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience building and assembling bespoke automated machinery and mechanical sub-assemblies, while working alongside skilled engineers in a modern manufacturing environment. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to interpret engineering drawings, use a wide range of tools and equipment, and develop the practical skills required to produce high-quality machinery to exacting standards.

This role is ideal for someone with an interest in mechanical engineering who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is keen to develop a career in advanced manufacturing.

Previous experience using hand tools, good hand-eye coordination, and a mechanical aptitude would be beneficial, but no prior industry experience is required as full training and support will be provided.

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

BEDFORD COLLEGE

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 housekeeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; recycling, 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.