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Aluminium Fabricator Apprenticeship SOLARFOLD ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS LTD

Level 2 in Fenestration Fabrication for approx 18 months duration. On-the-job training and all training given in-house. 39 hours per week with overtime available. Apprenticeship rate for first year of apprenticeship and then NMW thereafter.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,754.68

    Role will be reviewed on completion of 12 months service and in conjunction with training.

    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

    Working week is Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 3:30pm and Friday 7:00am to 2:30pm, with half hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084960

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Due to full order book, we are looking for an Apprentice Aluminium Fabricator to join our current team and work in our busy factory, full training will be given and will also be working toward a Level 2 in fenestration fabrication, plenty of overtime should you wish.

  • You will be working closely with experienced fabricators to learn and develop skills within fabrication.
  • You will gain experience working on aluminium fabrication of doors/windows/curtain walling.
  • You will gain experience in the ability to read fabrication drawings and produce finished goods ready for site installation.
  • Apprenticeship will be carried out in house with one day set aside for tutor support and learning. 

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

Level 2 Fenestration Fabrication 

Training will be in-house with tutor to attend on site.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Level 2 Fenestration Fabrication with the possibity to progress and to Level 3 in Fenestration Installation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired

About the employer

Specialists in Aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling

Employer

SOLARFOLD ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS LTD

Address

SOUTH SHORE ROAD

GATESHEAD

NE8 3AE

Contact

Rebecca Jackson

admin@solarfold.co.uk

01914784700

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Training

Training provider

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Fenestration fabricator

Level 2 (GCSE)

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