Apprentice Fitter

• Liaising with customers over service and operational issues with our equipment
• Occasionally assisting with repair of machines both on site and in our yard
• Occasional travel throughout the UK and Ireland in company vehicle (supervised)
• Assisting with refurbishment of secondhand machines ready for resale or hire
• Inspections of machines in readiness for sale or to check for warranty issues
• Management and health and safety responsibility for the operation of our yard and workshop including the equipment
• Building strong relationships with customers and managing their expectations when dealing with maintenance issues
• Answer office telephones when required and generally assist others with ad hoc needs
• Regular assistance with the upkeep of company premises
• Deal with customer phone and e-mail enquiries for spare parts, search spare manuals for correct parts and, if necessary, consult with service staff to ensure correct identification of parts required
• Ensure the stock room is tidy and parts labels in order
• Assist with annual stock take
• Assist with maintaining company’s buildings, fixtures and fittings
• Cover for both Spare Parts Manager and Service Manager when needs be

Training:

Qualifications included:

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment. Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace) Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required) Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required) End-Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

 

Training Outcome:
Position of fitter within the company

Employer Description:
We have been specialising in foundation piling and drilling equipment for over 30 years. Our experience, knowledge and expertise in foundation and piling equipment make us the first choice for our clients. From our centrally located, purpose built premises in Westcott near Aylesbury we sell, support, service and maintain new and used piling rigs, equipment for diaphragm walls, drilling rigs, tunnelling machines, grouting plants and pumps and hydraulic crawler cranes for major construction companies throughout the UK. Our innovative Casagrande XP-2 range of machines and our other partner manufacturers machines are built to the highest industry standards and can be tailored into over 200 different solutions to fit your exact requirements. Bespoke options and tooling packages are available to suit your specific application and ground conditions. We also stock a wide range of parts and spares in order to ensure you stay operational with minimal down time and our factory trained engineers can provide on-site servicing throughout the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Interest in Engineering,Time Management