Apprentice Hydraulic Systems Fitter (Mechanical Engineering)

C F P HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS LTD

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About the Role

CFP are a small company manufacturing Hydraulic Power Units and Earthmover Tyre Handlers. The power units could be diesel engine, petrol engine or electric motor driven and you will be expected to get involved in all aspects of putting the above equipment together.

As an apprentice, your natural abilities may include problem solving, teamwork and analytical thinking. A key part of the role will include interpersonal skills and confidence in picking up new skills and methods. CFP is part of the Challenger Group of companies who employ 70 people across 3 sites with a turnover of £12m

  • Assembling Hydraulic Power Units.
  • Testing Hydraulic Power Units.
  • Welding and fabrication of frameworks.
  • Painting Hydraulic Power Units.
  • Assembling Tyre Handlers.
  • Assisting with off Site installation, maintenance and fault finding.
You will be given a mentor who will supervise your activities on the shop floor and help you develop welding, machining and fitting / assembly of complex hydraulic systems.

It is hoped that once you have completed your apprenticeship you will stay with the company and become a key part of the small close-knit shopfloor team helping grow the company to its next stage.

About the Training

Engineering technician Level 3 - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician standard, delivered by Day release to college during term time.

You will gain the following qualifications;

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

About the Employer

We are part of the fast growing Challenger group of companies who employ 70 people across 3 sites with a turnover of £12m. We operate as an Employee Ownership Trust which means the company is owned by its employees and able to pay a bonus of up to £3600 per year tax free from distributable profits. This is a unique and forward thinking business structure designed to motivate and encourage all employees to be productive, work hard as a team and be loyal to the company. When you leave the company then you are no longer a beneficiary of the trust.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Course/Training

Engineering technician (level 3)

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