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Wielands Metals - Level 2 - Production Operative Apprentice Wieland Metals Birmingham Ltd

Wieland Metals Birmingham Ltd are looking to recruit an apprentice. The Production Operative will be required to shadow a current rolling mill operator, as well as learn to drive a forklift truck and operate overhead cranes.

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

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £200.00

  • Working week

    Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    52 weeks

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    17 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001823415

  • Positions

    2 available

Wieland Metals is a leading supplier of copper alloy strip, combining state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and practices with over 160 years of experience and heritage. Our Company has progressed from a small, family run business at its inception in 1852 to becoming the UK's largest and most up-to-date manufacturer of precision strip, with a prestigious worldwide customer base.

You will be highly trained to work in the world of manufacturing, the initial training will be broad based leading to a first appointment as a Production Operative.

This is a 15 month, Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship, requiring the successful candidate to attend college one day per week for the duration of the training.

The job role will include:

Operating a rolling mill machine
Reading instructions
Operating the controls
Using measurement tools such as verniers
Visual inspections of the surface finish
Liaising with shift planner, managers and fellow colleagues
Eventually you will be trained to drive a forklift truck and to operate overhead cranes

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

No previous experience is necessary, but you must have a genuine interest in engineering - school studies / qualifications / hobbies would be ideal Quick to learn Good verbal and written communications Organisation skills Good numeracy skills Able to work independently and with other team members

Personal qualities

- Enthusiasm for industry - Thirst for knowledge

Desired qualifications

GCSE or equivalent at grade 4/C as a minimum in maths and English.

Future prospects

The apprentice would be taught a variety of different skills and a number of rolling machines. The Company will coach and mentor the individual to their highest capability.

About the employer

Wieland Metals is a leading supplier of copper alloy strip, combining state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and practices with over 160 years of experience and heritage. Our Company has progressed from a small, family run business at its inception in 1852 to becoming the UK's largest and most up-to-date manufacturer of precision strip, with a prestigious worldwide customer base. Our focus on quality enables us to supply the most demanding markets in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Internal systems guarantee compliance to relevant external regulations and ensure that our products consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. We continually develop our product range and manufacturing processes to remain at the forefront of copper-based alloy technology. Recent development of new ground breaking, high performance alloys have further enhanced our product range for the automotive and electronics sectors. Our Company comprises of – Electric furnaces Rolling Mills Heat treatment Slitting machines and packing line

Employer

Wieland Metals Birmingham Ltd

Address

Wharf Street

Birmingham

B6 5SA

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Training

Training provider

EEF Apprentices and Skills

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by EEF LIMITED

Contact

Jenny Stevenson

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations - Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements - Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment - Using and communicating technical information - Lean/Business Improvement - Mechanical maintenance/assemblies - General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications - Bench Fitting Relevant Workplace Training Functional Skills (If required) Please note that this Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship will last for 12-18 months. It will involve spending one day per week at MAKE UK's state-of-the-art Training Hub in Aston, and four days per week at the employer's site for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

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

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022