Unlock Your Future career at a Global Powerhouse
Join us as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice and kickstart your career in mechanical assembly and fitting.
You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning to build precision machine tools, and manage component manufacturing processes. Gain hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, and assembly, building the foundational skills to become a qualified mechanical fitter.
Why Choose Us?
Imagine being part of a legacy that spans two centuries, where innovation and excellence are our guiding stars. Our client has a name synonymous with precision engineering for over 200 years, leads the charge in cutting-edge automotive camshaft and crankshaft processing systems. Our reputation precedes us, with leadership in centreless grinding, single- & double-disc grinding, and lean, flexible CNC grinders that shape industries.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Salary: Up to £18,000 per annum.
Generous Holiday Allowance: 266 hours 30 minutes of annual leave (equivalent to 28 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays).
Pension Scheme: Join our contributory Scottish Widow's personal pension scheme with matched contributions of 4% or 5% (increasing to 6% or 7.5% after 3 years).
Perkpal Benefit Platform: Access exclusive discounts and vouchers.
Healthcare and Wellbeing: Prioritize your health with our HealthShield plan, covering various aspects of your well-being.
Medical: Paid medical appointment time - 8 hours per year
Life Assurance: We've got you covered - 5 x your annual salary.
Family-Friendly Policies: Enjoy enhanced paternity and maternity policies.
On-Site Amenities: Relish a subsidized canteen and hassle-free free parking.
Social Club: Dive into the perks of our contributory Social Club.
About the job:
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Working with state-of-the-art machine construction systems.
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Learning how to split millimetres into nanometres (1,000,000 of a millimetre) and see that displacement on a machine movement using laser equipment.
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Learning how to measure geometry and displacements.
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Learning how temperature affects the shape of materials and how this in turn affects the accuracy of the displacements, as well as how these problems are overcome.
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Learning what effect different tools have on different materials, how to produce complex shapes in glass, metal and ceramics and change process parameters to produce the desired component.
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Modifying components using a lathe, milling machine, grinder, pillar drill, hand drill etc.
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Working as part of a team which will include the Machine Designer, the CAD Draughtsman, the Project Manager, the Tool Room Machinist and other skilled Machine Tool Fitters. Input to problem solving will always be considered.
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For Process Development you will work with the Senior Process Development Engineer and help liaise with customers on component specifications.
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Most of the machines will be bespoke / one off special products, designed to solve a roblem for an end user.
About you:
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“GCSE” grade 9 to 5 in Maths, Science, English - a must have.
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Any additional qualifications in the following will be considered:
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“A” levels in any of the following Maths, Physics, Science, English
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BTEC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
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Practical “hands on” approach to problem solving.
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Mechanical assembly aptitude i.e. model making, or for repair mechanical devices, such as motorcycles, cars, bikes, engines etc.
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Willingness to learn and take instructions.
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Willingness to ask rather than to take a risk when unsure.
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Ability to communicate at all levels.
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Interested in how things work and why.
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Ability to work alone or part of a team.
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Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.
If you think the above sounds like you and you are interested in finding out more, please contact Matthew Robinson on (phone number removed)