Welding and Fabrication Apprentice MATTHEWS & SONS (HANLEY) LTD

We have an opportunity for a welding and fabrication apprenticeship role with a local company. You will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

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 - Thursday 8-00am until 4.45pm. Friday 8-00 until 3-15pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121719

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will mainly comprise of (but not limited to:

  • Fabricating one off jobs from drawings
  • Drilling, marking out, painting
  • Bandsaw drill and circular saw machinery use

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

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard which includes:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills)
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Learning will take place in the workplace with the need to attend training with NSEGTA when required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression routes to be discussed on completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

Matthews and son was formed in the mid 1960's predominately supplying the pottery industry with forged blacksmith works. The company later started to produce quality steel fabrications for the pottery and associated industries. The company expanded and moved to Howson Street in Hanley where they continued to expand their client base and services The company remained in Hanley until May 2009 when it was decided that due to an increased workload and expanding client base, larger premises were required. Our new premises in Malt Lane, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent boasts a 6000 square feet facility and can now offer a plasma cutting service, with sizes up to 3000mm x 1500mm. The core business is general fabrication work and site services. Customers include : British Waterways, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Armitage Vanesta, WWRD UK LTD, Lister Trade Frames and Seldon Research, to name but a few.

Employer

MATTHEWS & SONS (HANLEY) LTD

Address

MALT LANE

STOKE ON TRENT

ST3 1RR

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Training

Training provider

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact

Vikki Walton

vikki@nsegta.co.uk

01782 213485

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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