Vacancy details
- Reference Number
- VAC2000015610
- Closing Date
- Monday 30th March 2026
- Level
- Advanced (Level 3)
- Number of Positions
- 6 positions available
- Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Planned Start Date
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
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Salary
- £16,224 a year
- Related Course
- Engineering Fitter - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Apprenticeship Area
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Training Course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter
Job description
Davenham Switchgear Ltd is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Fitter Apprentice to join their expert team in Nottingham. This hands-on role provides the chance to develop essential mechanical and electrical engineering skills while working with high-quality switchgear systems.
During the apprenticeship, you will become proficient in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, planning your work with the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. You will develop your problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills while following the high-quality, health and safety standards in place.
Following the completion of the L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will provide the necessary technical expertise and support in relation to assembly of control system activities, whilst meeting agreed production quantity and quality targets in a safe manner.
Initially, the candidate will prepare and assemble components ie:
- Interpretation of diagrams
- Measuring, labelling, marking out panels,
- Drilling and fitting plates to wire control panels in our workshop
They will possess a positive attitude towards self-development both practically and academically, the ability to work within a small supportive team, be conscientious, have good timekeeping skills and have a desire to achieve high standards of customer satisfaction.
As the role progresses the candidate will become involved in testing, use of power tools and have the opportunity to see the job through by assisting on customer sites around the UK, with installation and commissioning.
Candidates would be trained to read and interpret engineering data, worksheets and drawings in addition to working with documentation such as method statements, HS&E requirements to ensure safe systems of work.
Throughout your role, you will have interaction with all levels of staff from management, engineering, finance and admin to the shop floor, allowing you to build your confidence and understanding in how a business operates.
Vacancy information
39 hours per week
Monday – Thursday
7.15am-5.30pm
2 x 15 mins unpaid breaks, morning & afternoon. 1 x 30 minute paid lunch break.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- GCSE Maths and English 4-9 (Essential)
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0432-v1-4
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Ruddington site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry.
Initially working as an apprentice learning the skills in our workshop and in college. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there could be the opportunity to gain further qualifications in a supportive environment. The further qualifications are dependent upon the route both the candidate and the business see their career going.
Employer information
Be part of the journey.
Davenham UK are switchgear specialists, with a proud heritage rooted in Ireland, built over more than four decades. Today, we’re growing stronger – expanding our expertise across the UK, and building a home in Nottingham. Join us as we embark on our latest chapter.
Vacancy location
Address Details:
DAVENHAM SWITCHGEAR UK & NORTH IRELAND LIMITED
UNIT 1
FAIRHAM BUSINESS PARK
FORESTERS AVENUE
FAIRHAM
NG11 2AF
