Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship
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Job Summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with one of Europes largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment Whale Tankers is offering a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals to join our Whale Family and become part of our ever-expanding team. We are committed to developing our employees and providing the highest quality training to ensure you achieve your full potential in manufacturing engineering.
About the Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is a Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship. It is designed for hard-working eager-to-learn candidates looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career. You will receive invaluable free training both at work and at college gaining hands-on experience and working alongside seasoned professionals.
Key Details
- Annual Wage: 17400 per year
- Salary Review: Salary will be reviewed annually
- Bonus Schemes: Holiday bonus and PRP bonus available
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme; Cycle to work scheme; Employee discount scheme; Long service awards; Free onsite parking
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (Shift times may vary by department)
- - Week 1: 06:00 14:00
- Week 2: 14:00 22:30 (Monday Thursday) 14:00 19:30 (Friday)
Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: 36 42 months
- Work Location: Ravenshaw Way Solihull West Midlands B91 2SU
- College Location: MakeUK (must be able to travel to both sites)
What Youll Do
- Mechanical fitting
- Welding
- Vehicle electrics
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
The role requires rotation through different departments and participation in production activities from build to completion.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- GCSE or equivalent in Science English and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or predicted)
- Strong communication and IT skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability and logical thinking
- Effective team working skills
- Good physical fitness
- A genuine interest in developing skills
- Positive attitude
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship programme may lead to a full-time position within Whale Tankers opening the door to a long-term career in a thriving industry.
How to Apply
If you are driven willing to learn and ready to start a rewarding career in engineering we would love to hear from you. Join Whale Tankers and become part of a company that values its people and invests in their future.
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About Us
Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site located in Solihull has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw with all the key processes carried out in-house.
All aspects of the manufacturing process from technical specification to quality control all takes place on in-house product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working customer promise is one reliability service and value for life It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- DME
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Fire Sprinkler Fitting
- Physiology Knowledge
- Tube Bending
- OSHA
- Fabrication
- Pipe Threading
- Welding
- Geometry
- Power Tools
About Company
Whale Tankers, est. 1969 is one of Europe's major producers of jetting equipment and vacuum tankers for liquid waste, exporting to the UK and other countries.
