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Engineering Operative Apprentice Barkell Ltd

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Engineering Operative to join the team at Barkell Ltd. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 2 apprenticeship programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

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Closing date: 22 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £195.00

  • Working week

    39 hours per week between Monday – Friday.

    Total hours per week: 39.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    08 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001833654

  • Positions

    2 available

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Engineering Operative to join the team at Barkell Ltd. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 2 apprenticeship programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

Duties to include:

Whilst in the role you will learn how Barkell operates and work through the key technical areas of the business spending time in several departments throughout the factory

You will be involved in:

  • The overall manufacture of Air Handling Units
  • Working in all Production departments:
  • Machine Shop
  • Fabrication
  • Fitting
  • Using a variety of machinery and hand tools
  • Adhering to all Health and Safety guidelines and policies

Through completing this the successful candidate will gain valuable knowledge of manufacturing engineering with the opportunity to develop your skills in a working environment.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will attend day release to Derwentside College once a week for guided learning and portfolio work.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work and communicate effectively in a team
  •  Good timekeeping skills and flexible in work and learning
  • Being able to work well under pressure
  • Work proactively to meet tight deadlines
  • Work effectively in a team with excellent communication skills

 

Personal qualities

  • A positive attitude and a genuine interest in developing a career
  • The ability to work in a focused and flexible manner
  • Passionate about engineering

Desired qualifications

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including maths and English

Future prospects

  • There are opportunities for progression for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be able to travel to the employer premises

About the employer

Barkell is part of the Modine group of companies. The group employs 7500 people worldwide 110 at our Consett site and 440 people at our Airedale Leeds site. Our activities cover the manufacture, sale and servicing of Air handling units at Consett and air conditioning equipment at our Leeds location

Employer

Barkell Ltd

Address

Unit 21-22

Number One Industrial Estate

Consett

DH8 6SZ

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Derwentside College

Contact

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team 01207585914 apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

Level 2 Engineering Operative – 18 Months 

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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