Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Apprentice mechanical fitters will work in the SACO press shop and assist with the fitting, development, and refurbishment of tooling and setting of transfer presses.

Hours Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

• Prepare the presses before production through the fitting of tooling
• Adjust and make minor repairs to the machinery or tooling before and during operation
• Perform test runs and collaborate with Quality Control to ensure components meet customer standards
• Work with toolmakers to develop new tooling to optimise machine performance

Where you’ll work

New Hall Works
Elm Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 1NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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 component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example 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 house‑keeping.
• 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 and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training will take place at Burnley College.

Requirements

GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade A*‑C/9‑4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Analytical skills

About this employer

SACO deliver high‑precision aluminium caps, collars and bespoke components with premium anodised finishes. We partner with premium global brands in fragrance, cosmetics, home fragrance, premium beverage and pharmaceutical sectors to elevate packaging and reinforce your premium brand identity.

With over 40 years’ experience in precision manufacturing and aluminium anodising, and as part of the Lendlock Group, we combine modern aluminium pressing, advanced anodising, in‑house tooling and precision assembly with deep engineering heritage.

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013615.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)