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Apprentice Welder Qualter Hall Co Ltd

Main emphasis is on carrying out welding duties to a variety of fabrications. Competently operate a range of fabrication equipment including MIG/TIG welding, plasma cutting, rolling, flattening, straightening, weld preparation and hand grinding equipment.

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

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Closing date: 19 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £214.60

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 37.00

  • Expected duration

    3 years

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Dec 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001804419

  • Positions

    1 available

During your apprenticeship you will undertake a three year training programme.  This will start with full time block training at AMRC Training Centre.  Once your training is completed at AMRC you will then continue your Apprenticeship at our facility where you will spend time experiencing working within the Manufacturing of our Business before continuing to work within your selected field for the remainder of your Apprenticeship.

Main emphasis is on carrying out welding duties to a variety of fabrications. Competently operate a range of fabrication equipment including MIG/TIG welding, plasma cutting, rolling, flattening, straightening, weld preparation and hand grinding equipment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Desire to have a career in engineering.

  • Ability to multitask
  • Attention to detail
  • Self resilient and capable of making task related decisions
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be open to and work with change, both culturally and technically
  • Works in an inclusive way
  • Willingness to undertake additional tasks, within capabilities, to get the job done
  • Willingness to take ownership
  • Take a critical approach to work practice and identify and suggest improvements
  • Believes and promotes Health and Safety within the workplace
  • Self motivated
  • Task orientated
  • Ability to remain calm and effective during stressful times
  • Proactively taking actions to improve
  • Adapts quickly to change

Personal qualities

You must be Interested in a career in engineering.

  • Demonstrate a passion for engineering
  • Safety conscious person
  • Prior interest and experience in Engineering (desirable not essential)
  • Technically minded individual
  • A track record of exception timekeeping and attendance
  • Can do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and receive feedback in a positive manner
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication skills, listening and questioning skills
  • Working within a team
  • Computer literate

Desired qualifications

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent), including mathematics, English and science, technology, or engineering-related subject.

Applicants are required to successfully complete the AMRC and employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme. 

Future prospects

Completion of this apprenticeship is just the start of your career and can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors.

Things to consider

  • During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.
  • One Friday per month you will return to your workplace.
  • After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study.
  • The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

About the employer

Qualter Hall, founded in 1860, continues to demonstrate a history of engineering excellence both in the UK and internationally.

Working internationally from our Head Office in Yorkshire, England, with around 140 employees and comprehensive design and manufacturing facilities, Qualter Hall provides an attractive 'one stop shop' for a multitude of engineering solutions.

Employer

Qualter Hall Co Ltd

Address

P O Box 8

Barnsley

S75 2BY

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Amrc Training Centre

Contact

Recruitment Team recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

  • PLate Welder Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills if required 

Apprenticeship standard

Plate welder

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to the AMRC Training Centre Website, Complete the expression of interest form. Once this has been received it will be reviewed and you will receive an email response with the next steps of application process.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Jun 2022