Engineering Fitter Apprentice

The Fitter‘s job concerns plant and machinery installation, maintenance and repairs, replacement of broken or worn parts, adjustment, servicing and checking components, machinery and equipment, component replacement. You will develop skills in areas such as component assembly, tool use, and troubleshooting. 

General duties including:

Interpreting and following drawings/diagrams and/or specifications for required component or assembly  Planning work activity, including resources, equipment and tooling Producing individual components, for example, keys, pipework, threading, wiring looms, interfacing parts, motors, wiring cables Re-furbishing components Assembling components to produce equipment, machine or system - in full or part Quality checking and adjusting components or assembly against required specification; for example testing and calibrating Identifying and resolving problems with components or assembly; fault diagnosis Handing over completed components or assembly, this may include storage and commissioning Re-instating work area and equipment Contributing to continuous improvement in component production or assembly 

Training:

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

Day release   

You will undertake the Engineering Fitter standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-1 You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed    

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a fitter of the future!  

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Employer Description:
As a vacuum/suction excavation equipment manufacturer and worldwide supplier based in the UK, VAC-EX aims to provide equipment that securely exposes underground utilities while respecting the environment and the general public. We never stop developing, utilising our knowledge and input from current clients to deliver the most effective, intelligent solutions to clients across the globe. More than just a passion, creating cutting-edge vacuum/suction excavation units is a way of life. In addition to sales and manufacture, we also offer equipment rentals, first-rate training, and maintenance services. If you need a replacement part, our parts shop offers excellent prices. VAC-EX rental provides nationwide, non-operated supply of VAC-EX units including T-VAC and AIR-VAC and are available for both short- or long-term rental contracts. Nationwide delivery is available. Rental includes a full maintenance and inspection package* provided by VAC-EX service *Excludes damage and hose. NPORS and manufacturer training can be provide by VAC-EX training

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness