Apprentice Engineering Fitter
MELTECH LTD
Haverhill (CB9 8PU) Closes on Friday 17 July 2026 Posted on 8 May 2026 Print Contents Summary Work Training Requirements About this employer After this apprenticeship Ask a question Apply now Summary Manufacture and installation of Induction melting equipment. IGBT inverters up to 2mw, furnaces up to 5000kg capacity plus all water-cooling systems, hydraulics and pneumatics to suit. Installation mainly throughout the UK. Wage £19,136 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Engineering fitter (level 3) Hours Monday to Thursday
- 08:00
- 17:00
- Friday 08:00
- 14:30
- 30-minutes lunch.
40 hours a week Start date Monday 3 August 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Main roles and responsibilities: Manufacture and assembly of mechanical and electrical components from various materials Mechanical and electrical assembly of Inverters, furnaces, hydraulic desks, fans, pumps and cooling systems Working alongside existing engineers both in the workshop and on-site during installation work Once fully trained as a mechanical/electrical fitter to assist with manufacture, assembly, installation, service and repair on all types of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment manufactured by the company Where you'll work Meltech Limited, 3 Hollands road Haverhill CB9 8PU Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider
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Training course Engineering fitter (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions. Planning component or assembly task
- materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment. Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions. Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects. Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter. Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate. Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate. Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external). Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation. Reporting work outcomes or issues. Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping. Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate. Operating within limits of responsibility. Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable. Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions. Planning component or assembly task
- materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment. Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions. Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects. Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter. Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate. Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate. Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external). Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation. Reporting work outcomes or issues. Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping. Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate. Operating within limits of responsibility. Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable. Training schedule The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification Day release to West Suffolk College Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths and English (grade 5-9) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Attention to detail Initiative Problem solving skills Logical Team working Other requirements A keen interest in mechanical and electrical engineering is essential. The position is approximately 90% workshop based and 10% site based. This can vary slightly depending on workload schedule. If working away overnight accommodation and meal expenses etc. are covered by the company. About this employer Manufacture and installation of Induction melting equipment. IGBT inverters up to 2mw, furnaces up to 5000kg capacity plus all water-cooling systems, hydraulics and pneumatics to suit. Installation mainly throughout the UK. After this apprenticeship On successful completion of the apprenticeship a full-time position will be offered to the candidate. There will be further in house and on-site training and the opportunity to progress within the company. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is:
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The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC2000030684.
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