Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Mec-Com are looking to recruit an enthusiastic fitter apprentice to join their team. You will assist experienced mechanical engineers with the assembly, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.

What you'll do

Day to day tasks will include:

• Assist in the assembly and fitting of mechanical components and machinery
• Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical diagrams and assembly instructions
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment safely and accurately
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and fault-finding on mechanical equipment
• Supporting the instillation and commissioning of machinery at customer sites where required
• Ensure all work complied with health and safety regulations and company quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Work closely with skilled fitters, fabricators and engineers to complete projects on time
• Record work completed and contribute to continuous improvement activities

Training

• This is a Level 3 Fitter apprenticeship, delivered over a 33 month period
• The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge WS9 8UG, 2.5 days a week for the first 20 months. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address

After the apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available within the business

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 9-5)

Things to consider

The right apprentice must be able to demonstrate an interest in engineering and willingness to learn.

Please ensure the commute is researched thoroughly due to lack of public transport routes near the company.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Mentoring

About the employer

As one of the UK's largest independent contract manufacturers, we are continuously developing our capabilities to ensure that we can respond to the everchanging requirements of our Customers.

With over 250 employees and a combined shop-floor space of 11,000 m2 across our two manufacturing sites, Mec Com in the UK, and European Fabrications in Romania, we provide competitive solutions to market leading businesses around the globe.

Ongoing capital investment and the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques have created a truly flexible and cost-effective manufacturing environment.

With 2 decades of success behind us you can have confidence in the quality of both our products and our service.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Engineering fitter (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years 9 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Thursday

7.00am- 5:15pm

• Start date: 23 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 a year