Operations Apprentice (Fitter)

As an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of disciplines within the industry, carrying out assembly, installation, testing, and fault diagnosis based on engineering drawings and documentation. Throughout the four-year apprenticeship, you will gain valuable experience while completing a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing. Upon completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to become a fully qualified skilled Mechanical Fitter.

As an Apprentice, you will have visibility of a range of Operation disciplines and a personal development plan will be created to meet your learning and development needs. You will receive bespoke technical training within Operations and gain shop floor placements around the business, working on mechanical and electrical systems in the Aerospace industry. You will follow technician/engineering procedures, work from engineering drawings and documentation, and undertake assembly, development, installation, and testing. Safety compliance, teamwork, and problem-solving will be key aspects of your role.

Typically you will be expected to follow all technician/engineering procedures, ensuring they are understood and adhered too as well as working from engineering drawings and documentation in order to undertake assembly, development, installation and testing. All Apprentices must comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements and expected to work both individually and as part of a team. You will learn to conduct various fitting and assembly skills including the use of hand tools, measuring and inspection equipment/techniques and electrical/electronic test techniques.


The structure of the Apprentice programme:

• Year 1 -Work based learning, whilst attending day release at Bournemouth and Poole College to complete year one of the Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing (Development Knowledge) through classroom based learning. An element of rotation will be included during the time on site to provide a broader perspective of the business and also to fit the needs of the curriculum
• Year 2 and 3 - Predominately work based onsite at Wimborne with 1 day per week day release to Bournemouth and Poole College to complete year two of the Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing (Development Knowledge) Technical Certificate. 4 month placements will continue on a rotational basis to increase knowledge and skills and to gain experience in a variety of Operations areas across the business
• Year 4 - Work based onsite at Wimborne completing a final one year placement alongside gathering a portfolio of work based experiences from desired areas of the business in preparation for the concluding assessment. The final year will incorporate a mandatory End Point Assessment, an independent and impartial assessment of whether an individual has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3 Apprenticeship Criteria (Operations) - however all applicants are encouraged to apply and suitability will be determined at interview.

• English GCSE Grade 4/C or above (Essential)
• Maths GCSE Grade 4/C or above (Essential)
• Science GCSE Grade 4/C or above (Essential)

In your first year, you'll begin with a starting salary. However, with good attendance onsite & at college and also meeting your role responsibilities, you'll be eligible for salary reviews in years 2, 3, and 4.

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work you undertake and will proactively find solutions to problems and contribute to key process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in the Aerospace industry and gain valuable experience and qualifications. If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and ambitious individual looking to become a skilled Mechanical Fitter, then we encourage you to apply now!