Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Level: 3


Employer: FARREL LIMITED


Location: 27 Queensway

As a fitter, you'll install components, major equipment, and machinery This will involve detailed and precise alignment techniques with minimum tolerance to demonstrate a successful build. You will be trained to assemble, install and maintain complex machinery, learn to read engineering drawings, and to use a wide range of tools.

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.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths & English
  • grade: 6 or above

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

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills