Apprentice Level 3 Production Fitter
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Company: DAIKIN APPLIED (UK) LIMITED
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Location: Northumberland, NE23 8AF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-1000321199
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Application Deadline Date: 25/06/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4.30pm. Friday 8am - 1pm
Brief Description
As an Apprentice, you will play a hands-on role in the assembly, wiring & fitting our full range of Air Handling Units. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while working alongside a highly skilled and supportive team.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- End Point Assessment
Future Prospects
A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
The Apprentice Fitter pathway will be tailored to the business and apprentices’ aptitude to either be Mechanically or Electrically biased. This will be discussed with all potential candidates during the interview process. A predefined pathway is set for each apprentice allowing them to gain experience in a number of supporting functions with the view of providing a strong foundation of knowledge preparing the apprentice for a long and successful career.
- Communicate daily with the Team Leader to achieve the departments and personal objectives set
- Assemble, wire and fit components under supervision
- Follow all Health & Safety policies, including PPE use, COSHH regulations, manual handling, safe isolation, and waste management
- Work from technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, layouts, and job specifications to ensure high-quality results
- Assist in quality checking and testing of equipment, including both non-live and live testing procedures
- Collaborate in small workshop teams to solve real-world problems and contribute ideas for process improvements
- Use a variety of hand tools and portable equipment safely and effectively
- Follow the apprentice pathway working in numerous departments within the business
- Advise team Leader of training needs and all matters including Health & Safety
- Assist team in achieving continuous improvement
- Also performs other related duties as assigned and requested