Apprentice Mechanical Fitters

The company is looking to recruiting 2 apprentice fitters to work on a variety of functions in the Nuclear Engineering Industry. You will be involved with installation, fitting and stripping parts, assembling and maintaining transmission and mechanical drive systems, using hydraulics and pneumatics.

Role

Mechanical Fitter:

  • Installation, fitting and stripping & correct application of bearings/keys/seals /bushes/sleeves /plummer blocks/gears
  • Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of doweling/pegs /split pins/tab washers/wiring techniques & other positive location techniques
  • Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of keys, keyways, splines and leadscrews
  • Production of clearance, blind, though, threaded, dowelled and precision holes by appropriate methods
  • Understanding, assembling and maintaining of transmission systems
  • Installation, fitting and stripping and correct application of seals, circlips & o-rings/dynamic & static
  • Stamping/etching/stencilling/deburring
  • Understanding, assembling and maintaining of mechanical drive systems

Training

  • This is a level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship - Technical Support pathway, delivered over a period of 3 years

The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UG, on a full-time basis for the first 12 months as part of the training. 

Please ensure you are able to travel to this site as well as the company site.

Mandatory Qualifications

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunity to have a full time position.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Working Week
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Expected Duration
3 Years
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Thursday, 1st August 2024
Start Date
Monday, 5th August 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • previous engineering interest

Qualifications

  • English, Maths and Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 9-4 (Essential)

About the Employer

ANSALDO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd is the largest independent turnkey provider of nuclear engineering, manufacturing and services in the UK, and part of Ansaldo Nucleare SpA. The Company’s involvement in the nuclear industry began with the construction of the first nuclear reactor in the UK for the Dounreay Power Plant. Since then, Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd has supplied an extensive range of equipment and solutions to most UK nuclear power stations – including fuel route, remote handling, inspection equipment, encapsulation and waste handling. Ansaldo Nuclear Ltd also operates in the defence sector.
Company
ANSALDO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
Location
PO BOX 2944 Spring Road, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,225.00
Posted
Company
ANSALDO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED
Location
PO BOX 2944 Spring Road, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,225.00
Posted