Apprentice Engineering Fitter - Mechanical

The Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA) is supporting SMS to recruit a L3 Mechanical Fitter Apprentice to join their Engineering team and develop within the organisation. Main tasks/focus will be in all aspects of Mechanical Fitting as well as gaining extensive knowledge of engineering materials and standards.

The Mechanical Fitter role involves:

·         Working from engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to undertake the manufacture, installation,  this will involve:

·         Testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and removal of mechanical and fluid power equipment.

·         This can include propulsion machinery and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning and power generation). It requires knowledge and expertise in the use of common and specialist machine and hand tools, and the use of a variety of measuring and diagnostic equipment and processes to ensure individual components and assemblies meet the required specification.

·         The Mechanical Fitter must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and will be expected to work both individually and as part of a team.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Punctual and positive attitude

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4+ (Essential)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 5+ (Essential)