Apprentice Truck Builder (Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship) COLLIERS TRUCK BUILDERS LTD
A fantastic opportunity to undertake a Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The role involved building truck bodies for the best truck builder in the UK.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute break.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
07 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000117721
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Welding:
- Mig welding, primarily steel with some aluminium and stainless
- Thicknesses range from 2mm to 12 mm
- Job size 300mm to a whole truck
Fabrication:
- Framework
- Truck components
- Using adjustable square, mole grips, hammers and various hand tools
Fitting:
- Hydraulic pipes and fittings
- Electrical fittings and cables
Assembly:
- Truck mountings
- Crane sub-frames
- All types of truck bodywork
Working with raw materials:
- Cut and shape sheet metal and sections
- Cutting timber and laying wood decks to trucks
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard
- This apprenticeship will also include Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Potential for a full-time long-term position. Many staff have been here from leaving school to retirement
- Potential to become a supervisor or manager and move up in the company
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
COLLIERS TRUCK BUILDERS LTD
http://collierstruckbuilders.com/
Address
Units 15-18 Swanvale Industrial Estate
Colchester Road
Witham
CM8 3DH
Training
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Contact
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206 712043
Apprenticeship standard
Metal fabricator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 07 Apr 2023