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Apprentice Welder/Fabricator SUPPORT SYSTEMS (NOTTM) LTD

As an Apprentice Welder/ Fabricator, you will be working alongside a qualified Welder/ Fabricator at our site in Derby. You will be placed out in the workshop with a mentor who will ask you to observe and where possible assist with jobs. You will work from a set of drawings and picking lists to ensure work is completed correctly and on time.

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Closing date: 09 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,645.00

    You may be asked to do overtime as the business requires however this is not mandatory.

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 06:30-16:00, Friday 06:30-12:30. With a morning break and 30 minutes for lunch

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000079456

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

A works manager or the workshop supervisor will then talk you through the projects for the day. You will be given picking lists and/ or drawings which relate to a customer order and you will be asked to complete projects alongside an experienced colleague.

Tasks will include:

  • Assembly & Riveting
  • Rolling
  • Welding
  • Spotwelding
  • Removing distortion
  • Setting dimensions
  • Trimming
  • Cutting
  • Filing
  • Drilling

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. You will also work towards the L3 EAL Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

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. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Following completion of your apprenticeship and provided the apprenticeship has been completed to a satisfactory standard, you will be offered a full time position at Support Systems (Nottm) Ltd and will become a full time member of our team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

There may be some heavy lifting involved and we may ask you to help with other tasks.

About the employer

Support Systems (Nottm) Ltd, are established as a quality manufacturer and distributor of a comprehensive range of products to the Building Services Industry, including the Mechanical, Electrical, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Energy, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries. We have over 32 years experience in these fields and continue to adapt to new solutions offered by a large range of popular industry suppliers.

Employer

SUPPORT SYSTEMS (NOTTM) LTD

Address

Unit D Barrow Bridge Ind Est

Sinfin Lane

Barrow upon Trent

DE73 7HH

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Contact

Sam Singh-Eyley

singh-eyleys1@chesterfield.ac.uk

01246 500500

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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