Job Description
Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a newly-established Industrial Coatings Apprenticeship. This is a one-year, Level 2 Apprenticeship provided by South West College and supported by Sperrin Galvanisers Ltd.
Responsibilities
* Helping to process steel through the hot dip galvanising process.
* Dipping material in a bath of molten zinc.
* Cutting down, cleaning (fettling), weighing & stacking of galvanised material.
* Use of power tools and overhead cranes.
* Meeting set targets whilst working on the production line.
* Ensuring safe and controlled movement of production around the factory.
* Working as part of a team to develop continuous improvement.
* Ensure all work is completed to specified quality and safety standards.
* Attaching customer material, using tying wire, to jigs for galvanising.
* Processing material through pickling tanks in preparation for galvanising.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Ideally have 1 years’ experience in the steel fabrication sector.
* Have worked in a manual labour role.
* Forklift licence an advantage but not essential.
* Experience of working shifts also an advantage.
* Must be able to speak fluent English to work with colleagues and follow Health & Safety procedures.
* Should be very capable of working as part of a team but also use own initiative.
* Please note applicants to perform manual labour in a heavy industrial environment.
Desirable Skills
* Qualifications in FLT operation, health & safety & quality management.
Further Information
Location: Magherafelt, Unit 5, Industrial Estate, Magherafelt Road, Draperstown. Applicants please note this position is under the auspices of ApprenticeshipNI provision. Benefits: Competitive pay rates, including shift allowances & annual reviews. Pay structure based on increased rates for experienced operatives. Full statutory holidays & rates. Fully funded auto-enrolment pension scheme. Full training with possibility of promotion of suitable candidates. Financially stable employer (part of national group).
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