Engineering Fitter Apprentice

About The Role

Are you a self-motivated individual with a keen interest in a practical role? Are you keen to secure an apprenticeship which will support you to gain qualifications in a hands-on environment?
PETA are proud to be working with HP Hydraulics to recruit and train an Engineering Fitter Apprentice. This opportunity is a full-time role based at their site in Fareham. Training to be provided:
As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with HP Hydraulics, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach. Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.
Overall duration 45 months About the role:

Joining the HP Hydraulics team as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will learn a range of skills on the job, including:

• Stripping, rebuilding, and testing hydraulic rams and cylinders
• Measuring and evaluating components for pricing and seal sizing
• Fabricating hoses to pattern; cutting bars, tubes, and pressing/burning pins
• Reading technical drawings and working with various materials
• Operating hand tools, power tools, bandsaws, chop saws, and swaggers
• Safely using overhead and gantry cranes
• Liaising with team members and customers to ensure high service standards

What are the career prospects at HP Hydraulics?

The career opportunities at HP Hydraulics are very varied.

• Fulltime employment
• Further personal development
• Further academic development
• Higher apprenticeship

Essential Skills:

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
To be considered for the role of an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high quality level.
You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

• 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English
• Enthusiastic team player
• Self-motivated and driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria:

• Good manual dexterity
• Real interest in maintenance
• Good co-ordination
• Methodical and logical
• Good problem-solving skills
• Learn through instruction

About Us

Here at HP Hydraulics, we're experts in the design, manufacture and installation of quality hydraulic systems and our experience spans across a number of industries. We're based in Hampshire and as one of the leading hydraulics manufacturers across Portsmouth, Southampton and Fareham, you can rely on us to design hydraulic equipment that is complex, long-lasting and fit for purpose. Benefits:

• Uniform provided
• Auto-enrolled into the Company pension scheme after qualification period
• Free parking
• Ongoing support to learn new skills

If you are keen to start a career as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, click APPLY now!