Apprentice Fitter (Level 3 Engineering)

As an Apprentice Fitter, the individual will support maintenance and repair activities while developing core engineering skills under senior supervision. Key duties include:

Assisting with breakdown maintenance, fault finding, and repair of crushers and crushing plant equipment. Learning and performing mechanical tasks such as extraction and rebuilding components, welding, hydraulics, and use of tools and lifting equipment. Working safely on customer sites and at QMS workshops, following all health, safety, and environmental procedures while studying towards Level 3 apprenticeship.

Training:
Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.  The apprentice could progress to becoming a Service Engineer or Final Assembly Engineer.

Employer Description:

QMS are OEM manufacturers of Cone Crushers, suppliers of spare and wear parts for the worldwide quarrying industry, and maintenance experts for crushing plant throughout the UK. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of manganese wear parts and internal high quality crusher spares. We are experts in the repair and maintenance of all makes of crushing equipment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm Daily Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 2 x15 minutes paid tea breaks.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Initiative