Pump and Rotating Equipment Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship - Level 3

Introduction

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join the engineering team and work alongside our skilled engineers, learning all aspects of our products and services, attending Trafford College on a weekly day release BTEC and on the job training with an Assessor to achieve a Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification.

About the Employer

Established in 1969, our client base extends to all sectors of industrial processes and manufacturing, and includes many ‘Blue Chip’ global organisations.
Our strategy is to ensure we are consistently at the forefront of developing and delivering new services to enhance rotating equipment and machinery performance and improve operational efficiencies.

Core market sectors include Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Paper & Board, Textiles, Plastic, Utilities (Power, Water and Gas), Automotive, Food Processing and Health Authorities.

Pump Supply & Repair Group are one of the few companies who, with foresight have developed a unique ‘One Stop’ engineering solution and are now well positioned to meet the challenges of our customer needs. We ensure sound safety policies are paramount both to our own and clients workforces and consistent re-training and upgrading of equipment ensures we meet this goal.

Our six business units facilitate all your requirements for any type of rotating equipment:

Sales
Repairs
Site Services
Belzona Coatings
Borehole
Contract Labour

What You'll Do

Working within our purpose-built 32,000 sq. ft. engineering workshop, you will gain hands-on experience repairing and maintaining a wide range of pumps and rotating equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, compressors, agitators, mixers, valves, centrifuges and screw conveyors.

Supported by an experienced mentor and qualified engineers, you will learn all aspects of the repair process, including:

• Stripping, dismantling and preparing pumps and equipment for inspection and repair
• Assisting with the fitting, assembly and refurbishment of pumps, valves and rotating equipment
• Learning inspection techniques to identify faults and recommend repair solutions
• Supporting equipment testing and performance verification prior to dispatch
• Assisting with quality checks and ensuring work is completed to ISO 9001 standards
• Preparing repair documentation, certificates and inspection records
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
• Working within an environment following established health and safety rules and procedures
• Working with lifting equipment and engineering machinery within a workshop capable of handling units up to 30 tonnes

This is a varied and practical role offering excellent opportunities to develop engineering, mechanical fitting and inspection skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a busy repair and maintenance environment.

Training Outcome

We have a proven track record of apprentices continuing their engineering qualifications, continuing into management and leadership positions within engineering, oil and gas and chemical industries.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Good Timekeeping
• Respect College Deadlines

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Science - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering fitter (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm 30-mins lunch break.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP