Apprentice Engineering Fitter
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Company: THE CHURCHILL MACHINE CO LTD
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Location: Lancashire, BL9 6HJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,224.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-1000346148
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Application Deadline Date: 15/04/2026
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Start Date: 16/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday, Shifts to be confirmed (Expected Start time to be around 8.00 am).
Brief Description
You will be the servicing or refurbishing grinding machines by interpreting drawings or manuals and planning the work to ensure the right tools, equipment and resources are available to complete the task to the required specifications. Fitters are required ensure on completion of the task, the machine or system operates correctly.
Training to be Provided
- Training will take place both on-site at The Churchill Machine Tool Company Ltd and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training
- Engineering Fitter Level 3 apprenticeship standard
Future Prospects
- Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate, this can include full-time positions or pay increases
Vacancy Detail
The Churchill Machine Tool Company is a precision manufacturing and refurbishment company for a wide range of industries worldwide, based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their demands.
- Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical equipment and ensure its return to operational condition
- Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical equipment
- Assembling components to produce equipment, machine or system- in full or part
- Handing over completed assemblies or machines, including storage and commissioning
- Interpreting and following drawings, diagrams or specifications for required components or assembly
- Manual handling and lifting equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts
- Tooling and maintenance
- Quality control and inspection
- Documentation and reporting
- Health and safety
You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining on-the-job experience. As an apprentice engineering fitter, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers and learn the skills required to maintain, repair, install and commission machines.
Other Information
Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates