Engineering Fitter Apprentice
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Company: CURTISS-WRIGHT WIMBORNE LIMITED
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Location: Dorset, BH21 7SQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000013621
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 24/08/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, with early finish on Fridays if hours met. Shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Join a growing team of Production Operatives and Test Engineers working on the latest safety systems for high integrity applications in the nuclear industry. The Engineering Fitter apprenticeship provides the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers using industry leading techniques in manufacturing and testing.
Training to be Provided
This will be a combination of day release, delivery of Technical Certificate and in-house training to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours. Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0432-v1-4
Future Prospects
Open to either full time employment or progression to higher level apprenticeship or further training depending on candidate.
Vacancy Detail
The Apprentice will undertake the relevant training to develop the necessary skills in the chosen trade and manufacture/design equipment to satisfy the business product and project range.
During the scheme, you will complete placements within engineering and operations, designed to be flexible to support your career objectives and development.
These placements will give you the chance to utilise and build your skills across the engineering/operation disciplines.
Please be aware this role is subject to security restrictions.
This means we will require incumbents to be sole British citizens.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Other Information
Specialist requirements: Aware of security restrictions. You will also be required to apply for and attend an academic interview at Bournemouth and Poole College. https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-engineering-fitter-level-3