Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Career Area

Operations

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We are Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, located on the outskirts of Wimborne on Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. The site is centrally positioned along the south coast and is close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 staff, the company has a distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages range from 1.5 litre to 7.1 litre and 7.1 litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site. The facility boasts a wealth of experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure and military customers.

From design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end‑user.

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real‑life experience.

We are looking for two apprentices to join our Engineering team located at our Wimborne facility (BH21 7PW
).

The 48‑month Level 3­degree apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on‑the‑job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing college‑based learning with our partnered training provider,
Bournemouth & Poole College
, leading to a nationally recognised qualification,
Level 3 Apprentice Engineering Fitter
.

Apprentices will earn a competitive salary package, starting at approximately £14,770 per year, work 37.5 hours per week, receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enjoy a 5% annual bonus, flexible benefits, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities and family‑friendly policies.

You will attend Bournemouth and Poole College one day per week and work three to four days per week where you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.

You will be embedded in a highly skilled team and will also spend time in other areas of the business to fully understand our Manufacturing Operations and work with people across the facility. Apprenticeship roles will be based in each of the following areas:

• Engine Assembly:
  From the start of your apprenticeship you will be developed towards engines assembly. You will learn the full strip and rebuild of an engine, from initial assessment of the product (Vett) to final checking of fully assembled product to approved standard (Quality Gate) ready for test. This will include disassembly and assembly of components, sub‑assemblies and complete products, inspection of parts at Vett and learning about electrical components.
  
  You will also gain experience in Fault Finding and Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Test & Finishing:
  You will learn to rig, and test engines and transmissions across all our product range. You will learn the computerised diagnostic equipment to monitor engines and transmissions on test and help identify faults for rectification to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. You will also learn minor engine disassembly/reassembly, bore checks and full paint spray within the Engine Finishing Department (EFD).
• Quality Inspection:
  You will join a specialised team responsible for ensuring all supplied components into the facility are defect‑free and cause no disruption to engine or transmission assembly. You will investigate any issues that arise, utilising a variety of measurement devices, from hand gauges to complex…