Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice
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Company: Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd
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Location: Kempston, MK42 7XT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,286.40 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13926
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Application Deadline Date: 07/08/2025
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Start Date: 18/08/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
Brief Description
Do you enjoy practical learning? Do you like working with machines? Do you like making things and taking them apart? Atlas Converting Equipment, In Bedford, are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - Apprenticeships@Bedford.ac.uk
Personal Qualities
Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
Team player
Good attitude
Reliable
Positive person
Good timekeeper
A keenness to learn and grow in the chosen field
Enthusiasm
Enjoy practical work
Analytical thinker
Skills Required
Good interpersonal communication skills
Effective listening skills
Able to work on own initiative and with others
Good problem solving skills
Good attention to detail skills
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
The company's training programme will enable you to gain a full understanding of all departments from, Assembly, Stores, Design, Production, Planning, Sales & Service.
• A supportive learning environment
• A commitment to growing you as an individual
• Mentoring
• A structured apprenticeship with a varied career path
• Competitive salary with real earning potential upon qualification
• Excellent benefits package
Vacancy Detail
Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd was established in 1976 and are a global leader who design, create and build solutions for slitting and rewinding technology within a wide variety of industries. Their products and solutions are recognised as top level in the production of primary and secondary slitter rewinders with over 4,500 machine installations in over 80 countries around the world.
The successful applicant will be motivated to follow a career in Mechanical Engineering. Part of the apprentice's role will include building new production machines, new components and assemblies, using hand tools and learning skilled fitting techniques. You will gain experience in all Engineering, Service and Production departments and fault finding / testing.
Staff benefits include a basic healthcare plan, life assurance and contributory pension scheme.
Other Information
College attendance will be at Bedford College. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. College attendance will commence September 2025 at Bedford College Please ensure you are able to commute to both the workplace and college.