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Engineering Apprentice Bristol Maid Ltd

This is a way for you to earn while you learn in a real job, gaining a nationally recognised qualification. You will be part of our workforce and you will work and train under an Apprenticeship Agreement. As a member of our workforce you will also be entitled to paid holidays and other employee benefits, along with a competitive salary

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £233.47

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:30 - 14:00. Hours of work will vary whether attendance is required at College during the working week.

    Total hours per week: 37.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    30 Apr 2020

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001630282

  • Positions

    3 available

Hospital Metalcraft’s commitment to training its staff is an investment in the company's future. With over 150 skilled employees, we are a significant employer in North Dorset. The company has vacancies for apprentices, offering you the opportunity to develop new skills, gain a professional qualification whilst having the security of a wage and the prospect of a career with a market leading manufacturer.

You will benefit from on the job training, from your colleagues at work and off the job training at Weymouth College. Through this, you will learn the theory and develop all the skills you need. You will also produce work which is assessed against national standards.

The role encompasses the learning of skills in fabrication and manufacturing processes necessary to produce Hospital Metalcraft products in order to provide a 'springboard' into a long term, permanent career within the company.

This will include gaining knowledge, experience and skill in the disciplines of Final Product Assembly, Paint, Polishing & Sanding, Press brake, Tube & Rod Bending, Welding and CNC Operations within our Wood shop.  

Why choose Hospital Metalcraft Ltd for your Apprenticeship?

Our products are manufactured from a range of materials including aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel sheet & tube, wood & plastics. Using a wide range of processes including CNC machinery, MIG, TIG, plasma, spot welding, polishing, powder coating, upholstery & assembly, you will have the opportunity to gain experience, skills & knowledge in probably the widest range of manufacturing processes you will find anywhere in Dorset.

We are a strong, family owned, well established company. We own our site at Blandford.

We apply modern LEAN principles, continually invest into our staff, the development of new product ranges, as well as investing in the latest machinery, tools & systems.

We operate to British Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015 QMS.

We are a British Safety Council Member & Approved Centre.

We have been manufacturing medical furniture & equipment since 1953. We have established ourselves as a leading supplier to the National Health Service and are recognised by many thousands of satisfied customers around the world.

We are a hard-working, professional, friendly & supportive team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Keen, a desire to learn
  • The ability to listen
  • Self-motivated and driven
  • Common sense
  • The ability to communicate accurately
  • Good maths skills
  • Good with using hands / co-ordinated

Personal qualities

  • Clean and presentable
  • Polite
  • Good at following instructions
  • Desire to learn
  • Punctual
  • Hard working
  • Calm under pressure

Desired qualifications

GCSEs at grades C/5 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English.

Future prospects

Prospect of progression to a higher-level apprenticeship qualification and to progress within the business. Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Working Week: Dates and times to be confirmed at interview.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applicants have been received.

NOTE: If your application is successful, you must attend an initial interview with Weymouth College before your details are put forward to this employer. This will be arranged by an invitation from Weymouth College. This is not an interview for the job.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). 

For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Bristol Maid are a family run business based in Blandford, Dorset.

Their products are manufactured from a range of materials including aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel sheet and tube, wood and plastics.

Using a wide range of processes including CNC machinery, TIG, Plasma, Spot welding, polishing, powder coating, upholstery and assembly, this is a great company that offers the widest range of manufacturing processes within Dorset.

Employer

Bristol Maid Ltd

Address

Blandford Heights

Blandford Forum

DT11 7TG

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Training

Training provider

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Weymouth College

Contact

Sarah Barnett 01305 208709 apprenticeships@weymouth.ac.uk

Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Formal training to be provided by Weymouth College with informal, on the job training by the team at Bristol Maid.

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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