Apprentice –Engineering Fitter, Level 3
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Position Overview & Specifications
Apprentice – Engineering Fitter, Level 3
We are ERIKS, a technology driven, specialist industrial services provider offering a wide range of mechanical engineering solutions and technical services to an incredibly broad spectrum of industries.
We are involved, often without you knowing, in your day to day lives from your breakfast in the morning, to the microchips in your mobile and even supporting the NHS. We have over 7500 specialist colleagues in 20 countries adding ERIKS Value for industrial customers worldwide.
Over the last 80 years, we continued to embed an entrepreneurial spirit and through our passion, specialism and innovation, WE MAKE INDUSTRY WORK BETTER
About your Apprenticeship
As an Engineering Fitter at ERIKS UK&I, you will be working within one of your busy electro-mechanical workshops and on site for some of our key client locations. You will be working alongside experienced fitters who will help you understand our process and ensure you are working in a safe, consistent and professional environment.
Your apprenticeship will be working with SMB College which you will attend once every 6 weeks for 1 week. Accommodation is provided during these block weeks of education.
Experience
As an apprentice joining ERIKS UK&I, we are not expecting you to have knowledge or experience of working as fitter or similar role. We are looking for people who adopt the same values as we do, who we are wanting to learn and develop their skill set, be a team player and take pride in your work and achievements. You will also be joining a leading industrial service provider – you may not know us, but you will certainly know our clients!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team, and further your engineering workshop career.
Entry Requirements
3 GCSE’s including English and math (Grades 9-4 or A-C)
Duration
48 Months
Locations
Chesterfield, Southampton, Haydock, Norwich, Northampton, Aberdeen, Cardiff and Swansea
Benefits & Extras
- 25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday entitlement
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme including, Life, Money and Wellbeing support
- Unlimited Video GP Appointments
- 8 Mental Health Therapy session a year
- 2 Medical second opinion consultation per year
- Company Sick Pay
- Group Income Protection – after a period of sickness absence
- Onsite Parking at all our sites
- Long service recognition
- Free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
- Free ERIKS Branded workwear
- Free Eye tests
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice –Engineering Fitter, Level 3 roles across Eriks's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £54,155 - £67,222 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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