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Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship DIXON ENGINEERING LTD

This is an exciting opportunity with a successful Steel Fabrication company offering genuine career progression opportunities for the right candidate. Based at their facility in Swadlincote, Derbyshire fabricating thick plate mild steel within the food, chemical & material handling sectors.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000035860

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Work to standard operating procedures in line with company policy
  • Marking Out of Platework
  • Cutting of Platework
  • Laying up of PLatework
  • Welding – will only be a small amount when required
  • Maintain the high level of quality for all tasks performed in line with company policy
  • Maintain high levels of Health & Safety awareness and report any areas of concerns immediately
  • Maintain high standards of house-keeping for all areas of the site
  • Assist other team members with their day to day duties 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
  • As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a genuine opportunity to become a permanent part of this growing company, for the right applicant and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Other L2 Engineering Including Fab/Weld (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

Previous fabrication and welding experience needed.

About the employer

Dixon Engineering Limited is a family run business established since 1992, working for the materials handling industry and operating throughout the U.K. We offer a complete package which includes:- Design, Fabrication, Installation and final commissioning. Our extensive workshops based in Derbyshire are centrally located and within easy reach of the national motorway network. Only 6 miles from the M42 and the A38. We handle all sizes of fabricated steelwork.

Employer

DIXON ENGINEERING LTD

Address

ROBIAN WAY

HEARTHCOTE ROAD

SWADLINCOTE

DE11 9DH

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Contact

James Lund

lundj@chesterfield.ac.uk

0345 850 1055

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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