This vacancy is for an April 2025 start date
Bowson Industries Limited are looking for a Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) process apprentice to complete a Level 3 composites technician apprenticeship and join their team.
Role & responsibilities:
* To make GRP products (mainly slides for playground equipment) from start to finish
* Mould preparation (new/refurbish/minor prep)
* Gel processing (brushing & spraying) - tint colour mixing
* Drilling, trimming & sanding using electric/battery/air operated hand tools
* Applying chemical-based coatings
* Polishing, assembling & packing
* Operation of various hand tools and cutting machines
* Interpret drawings to acquire correct sizes, cut-out requirements and orientations of products
* Follow work plans exactly
* Constantly look to improve quality of products
Skills required:
* Attention to detail and identifying defects
* Ability to clean, organise and keep tidy work spaces
* Correct use of PPE including i.e. face masks, safety glasses, gloves, safety boots
* Physically able to maintain manual handling procedures (training will be given in manual handling)
* Good attitude to Health and Safety
Personal qualities the candidate must have:
* Willingness to learn and follow instruction
* Effective communication and listening
* Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
* Conscientious approach to all tasks
* Positive and enthusiastic
Qualification Requirements:
Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements
* GCSE English language C or 4 or above
* GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.
Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.
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