Level 3 Engineering Fitter

Responsibilities

• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity, and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting components or assemblies, e.g., use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving – analysing issues and fixing where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques – recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation, e.g., job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; recycling, re‑using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks, hazards and control measures where applicable.

Apprenticeship Areas

• Engine Assembly
• Test & Finishing
• Quality Inspection
• Product Design Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum four GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C or 4 and above or equivalent).
• Share other relevant qualifications and industry experience. Apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team working.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world\’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. The company operates on every continent, principally through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a 5% annual bonus, flexible benefits, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities and family‑friendly policies.