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Apprentice Engineering Fitter

Meltech LTD · Haverhill · posted 8 May 2026

Wage
£19,136 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
12 August 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

  • The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Day release to West Suffolk College

Where it leads

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.

About Meltech LTD

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.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailInitiativeProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (grade 5-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Meltech Limited, 3 Hollands road, Haverhill, CB9 8PU

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