Metal Fabricator Apprentice ICL Boulby
ICL Group Ltd are seeking a hardworking individual to join their team as a successful Metal Fabricator apprentice. The successful candidate will gain a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.
Closing date: 07 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Shifts and days to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
13 Mar 2023
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Date posted
25 Nov 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000110750
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Practical experience will be gained in the four main working areas of the Mine i.e., Processing, Shaft and Winders, Infrastructure and Polyhalite Production. Whilst all the Processing activities are carried out on surface, all the Infrastructure and Production working areas are Underground. For Shaft and Winders, most of the activities takes place in the winder house located on surface, however from time-to-time maintenance and repair work is carried in the shaft and underground shaft bottom area.
As a Fabricator Apprentice, you will work closely with ICL team of experienced Tradesman all under the supervision of a responsible Foreman. The responsible Mechanical Operations Engineers will oversee and monitor progress of training in their specific areas.
After a period in a particular section, the Apprentice will be required to develop and present a report to a panel comprising of Engineers and Foremen who will then approve progression and deployment to another section. The report will include:
- Work performed during deployment in that section
- Key skills obtained during that period
- Details of at least 1 key major job carried out
- Any recommendations
Key Equipment:
By end of the apprenticeship period, it is expected that the trainee will have acquired basic skills to maintain, troubleshoot and repair of equipment.
- Processing (Surface) - Conveyors, Pumps, Screens, Screw Feeders, Crushers, Drying and Coating System, Compaction Circuits
- Mining (Underground) - The maintenance and repairs to the direct mining equipment comprising of Continuous Miners, Shuttle Cars, Feeder Breakers and Bolters. Time will also be spent in the equipment Rebuild Bay (BUB), where this direct mining equipment are stripped and rebuild
- Infrastructure (Underground) - Divided into three main areas, Pumping, Diesel Workshop and Conveyor belts
- Shaft and Winders - Consists of 3 Winders and Shafts - No1 Rock Winder and Shaft (+ - 1200m deep), No2 Man Winder and Shaft (+ - 1200m deep) and No3 Tailings Winder (+ - 140m deep)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- On and off the job training
- Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship
- Day release at college or training provider
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
BTEC or equivalent Welding (Grade Pass) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ICL Boulby
https://www.icl-group.com/about-us/
Address
Boulby Mine Loftus
Saltburn By The Sea
TS13 4UZ
Training
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Metal fabricator
Level 3 (A level)
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