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Every company says that 'people are our biggest asset'. In the case of Quartzelec, that is literally true. 

By joining Quartzelec you will become part of a local team, with the potential to become part of a truly nationwide service provider and with specific opportunities for overseas travel and long-term worldwide placements.

Mechanical Fitter Apprentice


Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a number of apprentices to join the team within the Grimsby Business Unit.

As a multi-disciplined service provider, we support local industry and infrastructure from our facility in Sheffield with a range of unique rotating machine services; with specialist support available for the Oil and Gas, Marine and Renewables, Water markets.

The activities undertaken by our Mechanical Fitting department is both diverse and challenging as it covers all aspects of the manufacture, repair & refurbishment of machines which are often highly complex.

 

Responsibilities:

The role will offer the individual to get involved in all aspects of mechanical engineering processes within the rotating machines industry. Machine shop activities, balancing & mechanical fitting. These are all areas in which you will gain experience and find your place.

 

Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship include:

 

  • Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
  • Repair & Refurbishment of mechanical assemblies
  • Dynamic Balancing & Laser Alignments
  • Maintaining Electrical equipment
  • Maintaining mechanical equipment
  • Carrying out planned maintenance activities

 

Attend lectures, practical workshops, and visits as per training provider learning plan

In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also be taught general machining skills

 

Qualification Level: Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics

 

Who we want:

To be successful for the apprenticeship with Quartzelec, candidates will need to have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at Grade C/5 minimum including mathematics, English and Science.

 

The successful candidates will be required to commit to a 4-year apprenticeship in with Quartzelec starting in September 2026. Studies will include a 6-month block release to AMRC (Sheffield) followed by day release for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

 

Accommodation via the University can be provided and covered by Quartzelec if required during block release.

  

What we do for you:

 

You’ll also receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and life insurance, enhanced annual leave allowance plus bank holidays and a Company contributed gym subsidy payment. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, substantial courses, career developing training events and employee discounts.

 

Closing date TBC

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

Email:     recruitment@quartzelec.com

 

Strictly no agencies please

Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer

 

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