About The Role
Are you a self-motivated and dedicated individual with a keen interest in a practical role? Are you keen to secure an apprenticeship which will support you to gain qualifications in a hands-on environment?
PETA are proud to be working with Pharmsouth Ltd to recruit and train an Engineering Fitter Apprentice. This opportunity is a full-time role based at their site in Park Gate.
Training to be provided:
As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with Pharmsouth, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.
Overall duration 45 months
The training at the Havant Centre will officially start in September, however if Pharmsouth find the right candidate, they may look to start their apprentice as an employee beforehand to get them settled.
About the role:
Joining the Pharmsouth team as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will learn a range of skills on the job, including:
- Build bespoke machines and precision devices
- Work with skilled engineers and technicians
- Gain experience reading drawings
- Use precision measuring tools
- Learn to modify parts and other related tasks for custom machine building
- Participate in quality control and testing to ensure our machinery meets high standards
What are the career prospects at Pharmsouth Ltd?
The career opportunities at Pharmsouth are very varied:
- Fulltime employment
- Further personal development
- Further academic development
- Higher apprenticeship
Essential Skills:
An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering and a willingness to learn.
To be considered for the role of an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high-quality level.
You will also require the following skills and qualifications:
- 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English
- Enthusiastic team player
- Self-motivated and driven
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
Desirable Criteria:
- Good manual dexterity
- Real interest in engineering
- Good co-ordination
- Methodical and logical
- Good problem-solving skills
- Learn through instruction
About Us
About the company:
Pharmsouth was established in 2007. We design and manufacture special purpose machinery in the UK and sell worldwide. We produce tailored products as well as off-the-shelf machines, providing the following functions and much more: Inspection, measurement, coating, curing, testing, skeining, tipping, cutting, crimping, winding, sealing and packing. We also produce fully automatic as well as multifunctional machines. We offer engineering solutions and complete automation assistance - consultation through to conceptualisation, clean-sheet design or modifications of existing systems to assembly, factory acceptance testing, installation and training.
Benefits:
- Uniform provided
- Auto-enrolled into the Company pension scheme after qualification period
- Free parking
- Ongoing support to learn new skills
If you are keen to start a career as an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, click APPLY now!