Apprentice Engineering Fitter
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Company: MELTECH LTD
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Location: CB9 8PU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,136.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030684
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Application Deadline Date: 17/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday - 08:00 - 17:00 - Friday 08:00 - 14:30 - 30-minutes lunch.
Brief Description
Manufacture and installation of Induction melting equipment. IGBT inverters up to 2mw, furnaces up to 5000kg capacity plus all water-cooling systems, hydraulics and pneumatics to suit. Installation mainly throughout the UK.
Training to be Provided
- The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Day release to West Suffolk College
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship a full-time position will be offered to the candidate. There will be further in house and on-site training and the opportunity to progress within the company.
Vacancy Detail
Main roles and responsibilities:
- Manufacture and assembly of mechanical and electrical components from various materials
- Mechanical and electrical assembly of Inverters, furnaces, hydraulic desks, fans, pumps and cooling systems
- Working alongside existing engineers both in the workshop and on-site during installation work
- Once fully trained as a mechanical/electrical fitter to assist with manufacture, assembly, installation, service and repair on all types of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment manufactured by the company
Other Information
A keen interest in mechanical and electrical engineering is essential. The position is approximately 90% workshop based and 10% site based. This can vary slightly depending on workload schedule. If working away overnight accommodation and meal expenses etc. are covered by the company.