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Welding Sheet Metal Apprentice BARTON ENGINEERING & EXPORT LTD

An excellent opportunity to work at an established, long standing Engineering firm, Barton Engineering. Specialising in high quality refurbishments and fit outs inside and outside of the UK.

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Closing date: 14 Oct 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, 9am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080814

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include:

  • Welding, soldering and braising
  • TIG and Stick welding
  • Planning and preparing to weld and fabricate materials
  • Interpreting technical specifications and drawings
  • Checking that materials conform to the specifications
  • Preparing materials ready for welding and fabricating
  • Learn how to take precautions to control distortion
  • Health and safety 

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

General Welder Standard - Level 2 

Maths and English Level 2 functional skills if required. 

Attending Canterbury College (EKC Group) one day a week. 

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Could lead to a full time permanent role. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills) Desired

About the employer

Barton Engineering’s cost-effective design and development service gives you the opportunity to benefit from the considerable experience they have gained since 1964. Barton Engineering have the capability to design and manufacture prototype screened cabinets and containers to suit a wide variety of applications, with performance specifications ranging from 15dB to over 100dB at frequencies up to 20GHz.

Employer

BARTON ENGINEERING & EXPORT LTD

Address

PRESSMETAL HOUSE

ST. AUGUSTINES BUSINESS PARK

ESTUARY CLOSE

CT5 2QJ

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Contact

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

General welder (arc processes)

Level 2 (GCSE)

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