Apprentice Fitter

**Apprentice Fitter**
**Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire**
Van Elle is one of the UK’s leading and largest ground engineering and geotechnical contractors and are looking for key individuals to join our on-going Apprenticeship programme. As an Apprentice Fitter, you will be working towards a Plant Engineer / Technician, Level 3 qualification (or higher through to degree if you so wish) and be fully supported throughout your journey.
During your apprenticeship you will develop the basic principles you will need to know how to inspect, repair and maintain both heavy construction and rail / plant machinery, so that projects can be completed both efficiently and most importantly Safely to our customers. You will gain key knowledge and experience of how the machines work, diagnose faults and be able strip down and repair them both in the workshop and on-site locations. This provides you with vital on-the-job experience and qualifications to help advance and develop your career
To support your development, you will be required to attend College to learn the vital work-based skills relevant to becoming a Qualified Plant Fitter and also be supported independently with yearly subscription to the “Society of Operating Engineers” - which helps build your professional knowledge and credibility within the industry.
**What will you study and learn**
- Engines (Petrol/Diesel and Hybrid)
- Transmission Systems
- Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Management practices and Health / Safety
- Diagnostic techniques / methodology
- Inspection, Fault Finding and Repair methodology
- Maintenance and repair of Construction based plant / equipment
- Machine operation for maintenance purposes
- Steering, Brake and Fuel systems (and ancillary systems)
- The above list is only an outline of the key points._
**Essential Skills**:

- A desire to learn and develop with the job
- Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly.
- A desire, passion, and willingness for how things work and interact is key
- Good organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Preferably 3 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above including Maths and English
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities.

**Other Requirements**:

- Eligible to work and live in the UK.
- Full clean UK driving licence would be desirable (age dependant)

**What you’ll get in return**
- Competitive salary
- 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Permanent position
- Benefits include:

- Access to Company pension.
- Healthcare Cash Plan with family ption (Grade A-C),
- All PPE prvided
- Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

Van Elle recognises that every Apprentice is the future of not only Van Elle, but the industry as a whole and only by investing time and energy into the very grass roots of the business will it go on and progress for generations to come.
**About Us**
Over the past 38 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor, successfully completing over 20,000 projects across the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.
Employing over 600 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.