Summary
Excellent and exciting opportunity to join Concept Metal Products Ltd – a highly respected sheet metal manufacturing company in Middleton. The successful candidate will be trained all areas of Sheet Metal Fabrication.
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 06:30 = 16:45
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 21 April 2025
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
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
A normal day would include:
* Read and interpret drawings to ensure accurate production
* Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines
* Double-checking design specifications before commencing with cutting work
* Constructing base templates if necessary
* Using a variety of welding methods to include MIG and TIG
* Plasma cutting
* Using CNC press brake
* Using hand fitting tools and techniques
* Fabricating and constructing metal components
* Grinding and finishing completed products
* Understand Health and Safety procedures and apply to their working environment
* Learn how to use measuring tools (electronic and manual) to take precise measurements for cutting and shaping
* Select appropriate tools and settings for a given task
* Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
* Maintains a safe and clean workstation
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
* Eventually working independently and part of the Provel team
How you will be supported:
* Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
What will happen next:
* New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
* More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
* Any training you need to complete
* What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
* If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Where you’ll work
MILLS HILL ROAD
MIDDLETON
MANCHESTER
M24 2EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Your training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
* Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
* Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
* Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
* Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
* Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
* Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
* Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
* Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
* Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
* Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
* Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
* Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
* Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
* Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
* Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
* Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
* Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
* Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
* Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
* Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
* Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Your training plan
* Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Technical competence in maths
* Flexible
* Personable
* Punctual
* Professional
* Polite
* Courteous
Other requirements
Previous experience within an engineering role or environment would be preferred, but is not essential.