Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Introduction Tropical Marine Centre, is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join its specialist production team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable engineering skills while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification.

Tropical Marine Centre is a world leader in the supply of quality ornamental marine fish and invertebrates. Supplying livestock and aquatic products globally. Partnering with ethical suppliers and distributors in support of the company’s vision. TMC is also UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative commercial filtration equipment and quality branded aquatic products.

You’ll learn from experienced engineers and fabricators, helping to manufacture advanced aquatic filtration systems used by public aquariums, research facilities, aquaculture operations, and conservation projects across the globe.

• Cutting, preparing, and assembling PVC pipework to precise specifications
• Learning plastic heat-welding and solvent-welding techniques
• Building and assembling commercial UV steriliser systems
• Producing sub-assemblies including manifolds, fittings, and flow-control components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality throughout the manufacturing process
• Working alongside experienced engineers within a specialist manufacturing environment

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within Biosystems, with opportunities to continue developing your engineering and manufacturing career within a specialist and growing industry.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within Biosystems, with opportunities to continue developing your engineering and manufacturing career within a specialist and growing industry.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

• Essential - GCSE
  - English
  - Level 4-9
• Essential - GCSE
  - Maths
  - Level 4-9

• Course:
  Engineering fitter (level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

• Working Week:
  Monday
  - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
• Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
• Training Provider: OAKLANDS COLLEGE