Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship - Stevenage

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship - Stevenage

Key Information

• Salary: £18,026
• GCSE Requirements: 5 x GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English."
• A-Level Requirements: None
• Is a Driving Licence essential? Yes

Description

An Aerospace fitting apprentice will join our manufacturing team to support the manufacture of composite radomes for a range of fast jet and helicopter platforms. This team member will be involved with a range of operations to allow a key aerodynamic surface to fit the airframe, including fitting of metallic hardware and fixing points. This role will offer the candidate an opportunity to get hands on with composite radomes, and gain the knowledge required to be an experienced aerospace fitter.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and safety of self and others at all times.
• Surface preparation of composite radomes.
• Measuring and marking out requirements to meet manufacturing drawing and internal documentation requirements.
• Fitting of metallic components to composite radomes through a range of methods such as bonding, riveting and fastening.
• Completion of manufacturing paperwork to document activities as part of key audit paperwork trail.
• Identifying process improvement opportunities to enable time and cost savings in the production method, as well as improve product quality.

Skills Required

• Organised and analytic with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Willingness to learn
• Acts with integrity
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Problem solving skills
• Business acumen
• Confident

Working Arrangements

Work Pattern

Your contracted hours each week throughout your apprenticeship will be 37 hours Monday - Friday.

Location

This role is based at Parker Meggitt’s Stevenage site. It is recommended that you live within a commutable distance of this location.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell. Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
• Work laptop provided.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Access to employee discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Apprentice salaries increase annually with experience and are reviewed each September, depending on individual performance. Apprentices are also included in Parker Meggitt's bonus scheme, receiving a minimum of 2.5%, which may increase depending on overall company performance.

Training provided

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with your external training provider, Weston College. This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively. The training will be delivered in a block release method and overnight stay will be required.

Future Prospects

What does the future look like?

Upon successful completion of the programme — and subject to performance — you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.

Qualifications & Experience Required

5 x GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.

Other requirements

• Be at least 18 years old when the apprenticeship begins.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least the past three years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
• Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start.
• Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Disability

Parker Meggitt provides reasonable adjustments for known disabilities to support qualified applicants or employees in applying for a role, carrying out essential job functions, or accessing the benefits and opportunities of employment, in line with legal requirements.

Key Notes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close advertisements early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting until the stated closing date.

Our recruitment process relies on you being genuine and honest about who you are. While we understand that generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) exist, they cannot provide an authentic or accurate reflection of your identity, your experience, or your capabilities.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.