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Fabrication and Manufacturing Operative Apprentice Vulcan Aluminium Limited

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen and motivated to achieve a career with a well-respected employer, Vulcan Aluminium. A key skill for this vacancy would be someone who is willing to learn and in return would become a valuable member of our team. This is physical and hands on role

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Closing date: 09 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

  • Working week

    Working Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    13 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    28 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001839022

  • Positions

    1 available

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen and motivated to achieve a career with a well-respected employer, Vulcan Aluminium. A key skill for this vacancy would be someone who is willing to learn and in return would become a valuable member of our team. This is physical and hands on role Main Duties will include: • Working within a busy factory environment, preparing materials for fabrication and training to fabricate aluminium windows and doors. • Using air powered tools and basic hand tools • Learning all aspects of the assembly, from accurately reading production sheets to checking the products required for fabricating • Learning the various processes for the practical fabrication itself • Perform periodic checks on equipment (TPM). • Set-up and manage CNC machines to perform different jobs including cutting and drilling of panels • Manufacturing and assembly of the products using lean manufacturing techniques

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Basic knowledge of working with hand tools and hand powered and air powered tools is desirable • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks. • Must be organised and take pride in their work • Must have the ability to learn new skills • Practical with a high attention to detail. • Problem solving skills.

Personal qualities

• Responsible • A good work ethic • Punctual • A willingness to learn • Physically fit • Good co-ordination • Health and safety conscious • Attention to detail

Desired qualifications

GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in maths and grade A*-D/9-5 in English are essential.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be a full-time position available for the right candidate to grow within the organisation.

About the employer

When David Walker started his building business ‘Beach & Walker’ in 1973, He could not have imagined that he would now be the Chairman of a group of companies of which 'Vulcan Windows Limited', 'Vulcan Aluminium Limited' and 'Vulcan Solar' would turn over in excess of £10 Million. Employing over 150 people at its two factories in Hull, Vulcan Aluminium and its associate companies can take pride in their state of the art manufacturing and fabrication facilities which ensure that only the highest quality products are manufactured. This enables them to boast of an impressive list of clients to whom PVCu and Aluminium Windows, & Door solutions have been provided.

Employer

Vulcan Aluminium Limited

Address

37

Sutton Field Industrial Estate, Copenhagen Road

Hull

HU7 0XQ

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Training

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Hull College

• Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in English (if required) • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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