Mechanical Fitter Apprentice
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Company: Timsons Engineering
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Location: Kettering, NN16 0JR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,550.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14526
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Application Deadline Date: 26/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Mon-Thurs 7.30am - 4.15pm, Fri 7.30am - 12pm
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career as a Mechanical Fitter? Timsons Engineering in Kettering are looking for two new apprentices to assemble complete bespoke printing presses, and sub-assemblies to their drawings and lists of materials. Keep reading the full job description.
Qualifications Required
You will need a minimum of three GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), including English, maths and science, or equivalent.
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 or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
Methodical approach and attention to quality.
Skills Required
Communicate well at all levels, both internally and externally.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
- Functional Skills in English or maths if required
Future Prospects
Full time employment on completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
As a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice what will you be doing in this apprenticeship?
Assembling kits of parts using engineering drawings and lists of Materials.
You will learn about workshop machinery such as pillar drills, presses, turning and milling.
You will learn bearing installation and different assets including gearboxes, motors, pulleys, couplings, belts, and other transmission products.
As well as this you will be lifting components and assemblies using slings and overhead cranes.
In the role you will learn how to interpret engineering sub-assembly drawings.
You will provide good customer support with occasional on-site work for maintenance.
You will ensure the correct use and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment supplied and perform all tasks with due regard to health and safety and keep all work areas tidy.
Carry out any other duties compatible with the skills and knowledge competencies of the post.
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.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
Please consider how you will get to work every day as the employer is based in Kettering.