The apprentices will be mentored by qualified engineers specialising in their field using an "On the job" training method. They will assist in MIG welding, fabricate parts from drawings, prepare parts for welding, general maintenance of equipment.
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Closing date: 16 Feb 2021
Apprenticeship summary
- Weekly wage
182.00 - 348.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates
- Working week
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and 8.30am - 3pm Friday
Total hours per week: 40.00
- Expected duration
18 months
- Possible start date
23 Feb 2021
- Date posted
today
- Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
- Reference number
VAC001676297
- Positions
1 available
The Apprentice Fabricator Welder duties will include:
- Compliance to Heath, Safety and Environmental Regulations
- Working to and using drawings and schematics
- Marking out, measuring and cutting to size
- Using and understanding various types of materials for specific jobs
- Fabricating different types of materials to tolerance
- Cutting, bending and manipulating materials to shape
- Basic welding techniques including MIG
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Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good at technical activities
- Good time management
- Maintain high standard of work at all times
- Organised
Personal qualities
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to adhere to and apply strict rules of confidentiality
- To be flexible and a genuine willingness to undertake any tasks which could reasonably be expected of someone in this capacity
- Have an interest in precision and specialist engineering
- Able to work as part of a team
- Enjoy practical and manual activities
- Trustworthy
- Friendly
- Presentable
- Professional
- Motivated
- Honest
- Punctual with good attendance
- Hardworking and self-motivated
- Confident and a quick learner
- Reliable
- Helpful
Desired qualifications
- Must hold a good level of maths and English, GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
- Must hold a good level of Science GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Future prospects
To progress within the business and continue onto Level 3.
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About the employer
Drawing from three decades of industry experience, Verandas and Canopies provides you with a comprehensive range of expert services.
From designing and constructing bespoke verandas to installing high-quality doors and windows, we specialise in making valuable expansions which will allow you to enjoy your home or commercial property in a whole new way.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has been taking a start-to-finish approach with every job. That means we work with you from initial concept to measuring, cutting, construction and maintenance, so we can ensure the highest level of quality control at every stage.
All of our team are Health & Safety trained and hold PASMA, IPAF and Certass qualifications. Due to the bespoke nature of so many of our projects, we're always facing the unexpected - meaning we're always growing, learning and adding new certifications to our arsenal.
Our portfolio spans many high-end residential works and countless commercial projects. We keep our team small and highly trained, allowing us to focus on the principles which have our customers coming back time after time: versatility, craftsmanship, and dedication to making your ideas come to fruition.
Employer
VERANDAS AND CANOPIES UK LIMITED
https://www.verandasandcanopies.co.uk/contact/
Address
1 Unit
4
Catherine Street
Birmingham
B6 5RS
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Training
Training provider
SANDWELL COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Sandwell College
Contact
Ian Kane 0121 667 5018 ian.kane@sandwell.ac.uk
You will receive a level 2 Engineering Operative standard in Engineering.
Training will include:
- Technical drawings and operational procedures
- Health and Safety in an engineering environment
- Marking out and measuring to size using measuring equipment
- Quality inspection and testing
- How to set and operate mechanical machines including milling machines and lathes
- Assembly and fitting techniques
- Functional skills if required
- Good at technical activities
- Good time management
- Maintain high standard of work at all times
- Organised
Personal qualities
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to adhere to and apply strict rules of confidentiality
- To be flexible and a genuine willingness to undertake any tasks which could reasonably be expected of someone in this capacity
- Have an interest in precision and specialist engineering
- Able to work as part of a team
- Enjoy practical and manual activities
- Trustworthy
- Friendly
- Presentable
- Professional
- Motivated
- Honest
- Punctual with good attendance
- Hardworking and self-motivated
- Confident and a quick learner
- Reliable
- Helpful
Desired qualifications
- Must hold a good level of maths and English, GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
- Must hold a good level of Science GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
