Apprentice Production Engineer (Level 3 Engineering Fittter)

Summary

Based in our modern facility in Birstall, you'll learn to build and assemble industrial weighing scales and everything from large production runs to bespoke one-off machines designed for a single customer. Apply now for a September start!

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

In the second year, your salary will rise to National Minimum Wage for age

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

4 years

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

• Assembling industrial weighing machines
• Testing assembled equipment
• Calibration and quality checks
• Packing and despatching
• Factory housekeeping (A tidy factory is an efficient factory!)

Where you'll work

UNIT 6 MEER END
BIRSTALL
LEICESTER
LE4 3EH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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

• Primarily based in the workplace
• Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only.
• Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
• On-the-job training.
• Off-the-job training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

Loughborough College Group will be shortlisting applications on behalf of MWS Ltd. Please check your email for updates on your application. MWS Ltd are looking for someone who is able to work in a team, with a positive approach to working and learning and to be able to demonstrate good timekeeping. Applicants must be able to travel to both Birstall and Loughborough feasibly.