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Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Tropical Marine Centre Limit Limited · Rickmansworth · posted 14 July 2026

Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
1 August 2026
Closing date
30 July 2026
Positions
1

You'll learn from experienced engineers and fabricators, helping to manufacture advanced aquatic filtration systems used by public aquariums, research facilities, aquaculture operations, and conservation projects across the globe.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you'll gain practical experience in manufacturing and assembly activities, including:

  • Cutting, preparing, and assembling PVC pipework to precise specifications
  • Learning plastic heat-welding and solvent-welding techniques
  • Building and assembling commercial UV steriliser systems
  • Producing sub-assemblies including manifolds, fittings, and flow-control components
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
  • Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality throughout the manufacturing process
  • Working alongside experienced engineers within a specialist manufacturing environment

Your training

You will complete a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship while receiving extensive workplace training from experienced specialists. You'll develop skills in fabrication, assembly, engineering drawings, quality standards, and manufacturing processes. 

You will be required to attend 1 day a week at our Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City campus.

Where it leads

Future Prospects:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within Biosystems, with opportunities to continue developing your engineering and manufacturing career within a specialist and growing industry.

About Tropical Marine Centre Limit Limited

Tropical Marine Centre is a world leader in the supply of quality ornamental marine fish and invertebrates.  Supplying livestock and aquatic products globally.   Partnering with ethical suppliers and distributors in support of the company’s vision.

TMC is also UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative commercial filtration equipment and quality branded aquatic products.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Level 4-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Level 4-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • SOLESBRIDGE LANE, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 5SX

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