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Sheet Metal Apprentice MICK DOWEY SHEETMETAL LIMITED

Mick Dowey Sheet Metal Ltd based in Leicester has been established for over 30 years, with an excellent reputation for quality, experience, reliability and customer service. The variation of work ranges from fabrication and welding based at our East Goscote workshop.

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Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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 - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000082052

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Apprentice will be trained in:

  • TIG/MIG welding mild steel and stainless steel
  • Skilled fabrication
  • Use of machinery (Guillotine, Band saw, Punch, Brake Press etc
  • Work from engineering drawings

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

This course is a 42-month course, Metal Fabricator Level 3 with Leicester College.

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a full-time position, which will lead to a permanent fabricator position at Mick Dowey Sheet Metal Ltd.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2) Essential

About the employer

Mick Dowey Sheet Metal Ltd based in Leicester has been established for over 30 year, with an excellent reputation for quality, experience, reliability and customer service.

Employer

MICK DOWEY SHEETMETAL LIMITED

Address

Unit 19, The Warren

East Goscote

Leicestershire

LE7 3XA

Contact

Richard Cowles

mick.dowey.sheetmetal@aol.com

0116 2689666

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Training

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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