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Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Ken Mills Engineering Ltd · Littleborough · posted 11 September 2026

Wage
£16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
16 October 2026
Closing date
11 October 2026
Positions
1

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Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Supporting colleagues with product machining and assembly and testing.
  • Work enthusiastically to accept the necessary training required in all areas.
  • Producing components using a range of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinding. All manual machines.
  • To gain familiarity with the range of company products and processes
  • To work safely at all times, following all company safety rules and maintaining a tidy work area. The wearing of appropriate PPE at all times is essential.

On qualifying the position will include servicing and repairing clients’ equipment, from heavy plant machinery to other general mechanical work. Working on site and on occasion as required off-site at customer premises, located worldwide.

Your training

Training will be on-site at Rochdale Training one day per week, for the duration of your apprenticeship.  

Where it leads

Candidates who show the right attitudes and behaviors will be supported to progress and study to NVQ L4 or higher.

About Ken Mills Engineering Ltd

KME are based in Littleborough, Lancashire. KME Ltd have been producing large scale machinery for the waste and recycling sector and specialist systems for agricultural clients for over 40 years. KME Ltd provide machinery worldwide and are a fast-paced family-run business with over 40 employees.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 8A, Greenvale Business Park, Todmorden Road, Littleborough, OL15 9FG

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