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Apprentice Machine Operator Drywall Steel Sections Ltd
An apprentice opportunity has arisen with a fast paced, innovative manufacturer. If you are looking to work on machinery where quality is key, this could be the role for you.
Closing date: 31 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£192.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
7.00am - 3.30pm Monday - Thursday and 7.00am - 12.00pm Friday
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
14 months
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Possible start date
10 Aug 2022
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Date posted
09 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001831971
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Positions
1 available
Our client is now looking to recruit an apprentice within their milling department. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Learn how to operate and use a Milling machine
- Learn how to set Milling Machines
- Learn how to change over tools on machinery
- Learn how to work to tolerance and understand different materials.
- Working within a team to meet deadlines and customer requirements
- Opportunity in the future to obtain a Forklift Truck Licence
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Practical mindset
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance record
- Some experience of using tools would be an advantage but not essential
- Good Maths ability
- Likes to use a practical approach
- Methodical
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative
Personal qualities
In order to be successful within this role you must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Genuine interest in Steel Manufacturing
- Inquisitive
- Committed
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Willing to learn
- Good attention to detail
Desired qualifications
- Grade 4 or above (A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent
- 5 GCSE’s or more
Future prospects
In the future you will have the opportunity to progress onto further qualifications and obtain a forklift truck licence.
Things to consider
The starting salary will be the apprenticeship minimum wage with a view to increasing your salary as you progress.
About the employer
Our client has one of the most comprehensive range of cold rolled products and systems for partitions, ceilings, wall linings and light gauge structural steel framing. All products and systems are manufactured to high quality industry standards and continuously monitored by ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification, whilst remaining highly cost competitive, and is continuously supported by our on-going research, development and testing. One stop provider for most of your dry construction needs.
Aiming to be one of the leading innovative manufacturer and suppliers of cold rolled steel products and systems for dry construction yet cost competitive to give choice and added value to its customers, both home and abroad, our client are continuously committed to quality and with keeping up to date with the latest state of the art roll forming technology.
Employer
Drywall Steel Sections Ltd
Address
41-44
King Street
Cradley Heath
B64 6JH
Training
Training provider
LEAN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Lean Education And Development Limited
Contact
Sarah Johnson 07970 894852 sarahjohnson@leadltd.co.uk
You will progress on to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering, which is a 16-month programme, where you will receive on the job training and be required to attend LEMA Academy 1 day per week, for 13 months of the practical duration and 3 months are allowed for you then sit your End Point Assessment.
Having a background of engineering and manufacturing will be beneficial to you in this role.
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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