Mechanical Fitter Apprentice
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Company: All Fill International Ltd
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Location: Sandy, SG19 1RS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,200.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13406
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Application Deadline Date: 23/08/2024
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Start Date: 02/09/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 39 hrs per week Monday -Thursday 8am-5pm Fri 8am-1pm
Brief Description
All-Fill International in Bedford are looking to employ a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join them. They need an enthusiastic individual to join their skilled mechanical fitting team. Full training will be provided. As an apprentice fitter you will be carrying out the mechanical assembly and detailed fitting of special purpose machinery and more.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us on 01536 413508 and we can discuss further with you.
Personal Qualities
A good attitude to learning new skills and to work in general
Must be punctual and able to work as a team
Skills Required
Mechanically minded
Excellent communication skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Organisation and planning
Basic IT skills
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
- Functional Skills in English or maths if required
Future Prospects
On completion of the apprenticeship there is opportunity:
To become a valued skilled team member with strong mechanical craft fitting skills.
An opportunity to develop skills further within electrical engineering (Electro-Mechanical Fitter) – Panel wiring and Machine wiring / terminating to electrical panel.
Supporting the site installation/service team – opportunity to work globally.
As skills, knowledge & working flexibility across teams grow, there is salary growth.
Advancement into positions of responsibility, such as leading hand, supervisor & manager.
Vacancy Detail
All-Fill are world-leading designers and manufactures of high specification auger-based filling equipment. They provide solutions for filling bags, bottles and containers with free flowing and non-free flowing powders, granules, and pastes. Please view their website for further details www.allfill.co.uk
As an apprentice fitter you will be carrying out the mechanical assembly and detailed fitting of special purpose machinery.
You will gain knowledge of bench-craft and master skills in reading technical drawings, accurately marking lines and points for cutting, filing, grinding, drilling, cutting threads on fabrications and component parts. Assisting with test and development and packing equipment.
Machine building activities will include the pressing in of various bearings and seals used on spindles and drives, jacking & pneumatic systems, chain and belt drives, conveyors and complete machine builds from a chassis frame upwards.
Other Information
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. 25-days plus all bank holidays. Please note that 3 or 4 days must be reserved for site closure during Christmas and the New Year.
Benefits are 5% of annual salary paid bonus, which is paid subject to business success. Stakeholder pension scheme, sickness pay in line with company policy.