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Engineering and Draughtsperson Apprentice GUTTERMASTER LIMITED

We are looking to offer the right candidate the opportunity to complete an Apprenticeship in Engineering Design and Draughtsperson whilst working as part of the design team. This position is open to junior designers who are looking to progress their career.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 08 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £180.38

    Wages explained

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

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    42 months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    17 Dec 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001802974

  • Positions

    1 available

You will learn a variety of tasks and skills related to this position including: 

  • Relevant national and industry health and safety standards and legislation relevant to aluminium for construction
  • Engineering codes and standards
  • Fundamentals of engineering and design 
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD), including 2D and 3D modelling general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, symbols, and calculations as required for the range of systems supplied
  • Knowledge of aluminium and steel alloy properties and their characteristics
  • Determining client's requirements through detailed analysis of construction drawings, bill, and verbal communications
  • Liaise with architects, site and design managers
  • Attend pre-contract design meetings
  • Attend internal handover meetings
  • Produce detailed CAD drawings for client approval
  • Producing design work in accordance with project programmes
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Manufacturing and construction methods
  • Assembly of engineered components 
  • Stocktaking 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Effective communication skills - both written and oral
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong IT skills, with ability to quickly learn new systems
  • Excellent organisational skills, including ability to manage own time and meet deadlines
  • Experience with AutoCAD is advantageous
  • Experience within the aluminium for construction or construction products industry is desirable but not necessary

Personal qualities

  • Self-motivated
  • Flexible attitude and approach
  • Team player and ability to influence others to 'get the job done'
  • Self-starter, able to take the initiative and solve problems
  • A thorough, methodical and committed approach to work
  • Ability to juggle several key priorities effectively
  • 'Finisher' - does not need chasing or reminding
  • Attention to detail - 'right first time' approach

Desired qualifications

3 GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including maths, English and a science.

Future prospects

Full-time employment after completion of apprenticeship. 

About the employer

Guttermaster- A manufacturer of rainwater disposal systems and architectural fabrications.

Fusion Facades- A manufacturer of aluminium rainscreen cladding systems.

Employer

GUTTERMASTER LIMITED

Address

Healey Works

Shawclough Trading Estate, Shawclough Road

Rochdale

OL12 6ND

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Training

Training provider

OLDHAM ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (THE)

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Oldham Engineering Group Training Association Limited (The)

Contact

Melanie Bailey 0161 624 5360 recruitment@otctraining.co.uk

The maximum training duration of the Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson apprenticeship standard is 42 months. 

Full training provided by the employer and day release to be carried out at OTC.

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering design and draughtsperson

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 08 Jul 2022