Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship - A&P Falmouth
Overhaul and repair of mechanical components
Propellors and tail shafts
Rudders and steering gear
Compressors & heat exchangers
Pumps
Thruster removal and replacement (tunnel and azimuth)
Thruster blade removal and replacement (tunnel and azimuth)
Voith propulsion systems
Training:
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Study at Cornwall College, Camborne campus
4 days a week at the workplace
1 day a week at college
Training Outcome:
On completion of the apprenticeship the opportunity is there to gain full-time employment within the engineering team and to progress into a supervisory role and with the right attitude and initiative on to department management and project management.
Employer Description:
A&P Falmouth is part of the A&P Group, we are a Ship repair facility operating 3 dry docks as well as Port Operations and Marine Designs. With a proud history of quality driven Engineering Excellence spanning six decades from three strategic locations in the UK, A&P remain committed to our workforce and being a partner of choice to all of our customers.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 07:45 - 15:45. Weekends and shift work when applicable. The dockyard runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Punctual