Summary
We are looking for welding/engineering apprentices to start their careers with one of the countries leading bulk fuel manufacturers. We are a friendly team based in the small town of Ledbury and we have a number of employees who have over 30 years experience each who we are looking to pass their experience on to.
Annual wage
£12,979.20 a year
Potential to increase your wage as you progress. We are keen to reward hard working and conscientious employees
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30 Half an hour unpaid lunch break.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
An average day at the start of the apprenticeship would be:
* To shadow one of our long term experienced Welder/Fabricators. Watching and listening to their guidance
* We always like to get our apprentices to be hands on whenever possible, so trial welding/fabricating would be offered, under guidance
* Helping out wherever is needed in collecting items from stores to be used
Where you’ll work
NEW MILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LEDBURY
HR8 2SR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX) or Worcester (WR4 9GN):
Level 2 comprises of:
* Duration approximately 18 months
Block release training which includes 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects working to complete the following qualifications:
* EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
* EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
* You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions
* They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment
* Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
* There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 4 or C above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Team working
* Eager to learn
* Take instruction
* Hard working
* Conscientious
* Good timekeeping
* Positive attitude
* Enthusiastic