During the Maritime Mechanical Fitter Advanced Apprenticeship, you will develop a range of different engineering skills and underpinning knowledge to successfully complete this apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship you will gain valuable experience working on maritime vessels which will culminate in you completing your End Point Assessment.
The Maritime Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship has a typical duration of 48 months, the first year of which, is spent in our Skills and Development Centre located in Portsmouth Naval Base. During the first 12 months of your programme you will undertake a range of practical engineering activities that are supported by our dedicated Engineering Skills Coaches.
The Mechanical Fitter must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and you will be trusted to work both independently and as part of a team. On completion of the Apprenticeship you will be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that you undertake and will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas to improve business processes.Training:Maritime Mechanical Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
You will inspect Ascendant platforms ensuring that they are safe for use
You will identify faults and provide practical solutions
You will work with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
Your shared responsibilities will be to maintain service and repair records
Serve as backup for other facilities employees
Training:You will work towards the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard with Gateshead College.Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to full-time employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Ascendant Access is the UK’s foremost specialist manufacturer of vehicle mounted platforms.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm (with one 10-minute break and 30-minutes lunch) Friday 7.00am - 12.30 (with a 10-minute break)Skills: Communication skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Great manual dexterity,Good eye for detail,Adhere to Health & Safety,Mechanically minded,Willingness to learn,Desire to develop....Read more...
Join our team as an Apprentice Maintenance Mechanical Fitter and be part of an exciting period of growth within our safety-critical environment. You will play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the smooth operation of our plant systems, components, and assets. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll rotate through different teams, each focused on specific aspects of plant maintenance and repair, working with a wide range of mechanical and specialist equipment. This will give you the opportunity to develop a broad skill set, from servicing and maintaining mechanical and non-mechanical plant equipment to supporting production teams in enhancing operational efficiency.
In this role, you’ll be involved in the regular maintenance of compressors, workshop machinery, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You’ll learn how to install and repair components like bearings, seals, and drive keys, as well as maintain CNC machine tools used in both heavy and light engineering. Your training will also cover the safe operation of cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment, along with testing and repairing specialised tools such as compressed air and breathing air equipment, rotating tools, and burning/pre-heating torches.
Your work will include tasks like pipe bending, soldering, welding, and machining skills such as turning, drilling, and using a band saw. You’ll be trained to follow Health & Safety best practices, ensuring that all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards. In addition, you’ll gain experience on the effective operation of compressors, as well as testing and maintaining air handling units and other specialised equipment. It's a fantastic time to join us with incredible opportunities ahead and this apprenticeship is perfect for those beginning their careers or considering a career change. Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Mechanical Fitter your day to day tasks could include measuring paper thin gaps using specialist measuring equipment or outfitting a unit the size of a double-decker bus.
During your apprenticeship you will gain many skills, including ‘facing off’ seats/castings, to gain near perfect flat surfaces, using face plates and feeler gauges and the alignment of major pieces of equipment. You will also gain experience when carrying out testing procedures ranging from leakage testing of pipe systems to the running of major equipment.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Our Production Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4-year program. We offer three separate Apprenticeships; descriptions of which are below. Please note, you need to be comfortable with working at height or in confined spaces as required.
Fitter - Fitters put together components and sub-assemblies that go into the aircraft on our customers’ final assembly lines. Fitters work to manufacturing and engineering instructions/drawings and will use skills including Drilling, reaming and countersinking, Riveting and bolting, Using automated/robotic drilling equipment, Functional testing of mechanical systems
Machinist - Our Integrated Machining Facility manufactures small and large components. Materials used are Aluminium, Titanium, Steel and Composite Materials. Skills/knowledge developed will include Operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools, Operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), conventional and digital measuring equipment, Understanding processes, procedures and engineering drawings
Training:
Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college completing your foundation training. Towards the end of the first year, you’ll complete a return to site induction followed by onsite training
Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements. During your placements, you will document work that you complete review this regularly with your GKN training advisor
Year 4: You’ll be assigned to your final department. Your practical observation assessments will be completed, alongside the underpinning knowledge questions. You’ll also complete the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Training Outcome:
Progression into a full-time role after completion, but this is not guaranteed
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster & greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft & engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “One GKN” we’re moving our business & industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
Our Western Approach site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for the Airbus A350 & A400M.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shift times to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Midland Group Training Services are recruiting Engineering Apprentices for local Engineering Companies. Working in partnership with a range of established companies in the Aerospace, Manufacturing, Design, and Motor Industries, MGTS has been developing Engineers of the future for over 50 years.We are currently recruiting for opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including:
Mechanical Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
Multi-skilled Maintenance
Machining
Production
Tool making
CNC Programming
Production Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineered and manufactured products and systems that apprentice Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information
Have a commitment to continued professional development
Work safely, with regard to your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work
Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company
Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans
Attend lectures, practicals and visits as per the training provider's learning plan
This is a 4-year apprenticeship resulting in a nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering and a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.
The first year will be spent at MGTS in Coventry learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day-release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.Training:Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Qualifications:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the four year programme, an individual assessment will be carried out by the Employing Company to determine whether a full time position will be offered.
Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). In the case of the Military specific pathway in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician Standard, professional competence will be recognised by the Military Independent Assessment Authority (MIAA).Employer Description:MGTS have been providing dedicated training to the engineering sector for more than 50 years. MGTS is an educational charity that first began operating in Coventry in 1965. The Head Office on Gulson Road is now home to over 100 new engineering apprentices each year, as well as training delegates undertaking a wide range of technical courses and skills assessments.
Expansion plans in 2013 resulted in a new MGTS Technical Centre in Redditch to meet growing market demand for engineering apprentice training within the Worcestershire and South Birmingham area. In 2017 the Redditch Technical Centre was re-located to larger premises after a £1.5 million investment. In July 2019 saw local MP Rachel Maclean officially open a dedicated Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance (FDEM) apprenticeship facility at the Redditch Technical Centre. This expansion will help the whole of the food and drink industry to recruit much needed, highly skilled engineers.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 4:00, Friday: 8:00 - 12:00 whilst at the training provider.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Analytical skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
Our Production Apprenticeship Scheme is a 4-year program. We offer three separate Apprenticeships; descriptions of which are below. Please note, you need to be comfortable with working at height or in confined spaces as required.
Fitter - Fitters put together components and sub-assemblies that go into the aircraft on our customers’ final assembly lines. Fitters work to manufacturing and engineering instructions / drawings and will use skills including: Drilling, reaming and countersinking, Riveting and bolting, Using automated / robotic drilling equipment, Functional testing of mechanical systems
Machinist - Our Integrated Machining Facility manufactures small and large components. Materials used are Aluminum, Titanium, Steel and Composite Materials. Skills / knowledge developed will include: Operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC Milling machine tools, Operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), conventional and digital measuring equipment, Understanding processes, procedures and engineering drawings
Fabricator - Fabricators use their skills to produce components and assemblies, including fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Skills/Knowledge gained will include: Manual and automated cutting techniques, Forming and joining techniques, Fabrication of metallic components, Operating CNC forming machines, Using precision measuring equipment
Training:
Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college completing your foundation training. Towards the end of the first year, you’ll complete a return to site induction followed by onsite training
Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements. During your placements, you will document work that you complete review this regularly with your GKN training advisor
Year 4: You’ll be assigned to your final department. Your practical observation assessments will be completed, alongside the underpinning knowledge questions. You’ll also complete the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Training Outcome:
Progression into a full-time role after completion, but this is not guaranteed
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster & greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft & engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “One GKN” we’re moving our business & industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shift times to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
