Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Level: 3
Employer: FARREL LIMITED
Location: 27 Queensway
Duration: 3 Years
Expected start date: 16/03/2025
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
- Supporting colleagues with product machining and assembly and testing
- Work enthusiastically to accept the necessary training required in all areas
- Producing components using a range of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinding. All manual machines
- To gain familiarity with the range of company products and processes
- To work safely at all times, following all company safety rules and maintaining a tidy work area. The wearing of appropriate PPE at all times is essential
On qualifying the position will include servicing and repairing clients’ equipment, from heavy plant machinery to other general mechanical work. Working on-site and on occasion as required off-site at customer premises, located worldwide.


About employer
Farrel Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Machining Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills and build a career. The successful applicant will become a competent member of the Machining Team. A machinist apprentice can set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes, and drilling machines.
Training will be on-site at Rochdale Training for the first year of your apprenticeship.
Candidates who show the right attitudes and behaviours will be supported to progress and study to NVQ L4 or higher
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Attention to details
- Honest
- Reliable
- Determined
- Keen to learn