Manufacturing Apprentice OES GROUP LTD

Due to new contract award and a company investment strategy an exciting opportunity has become available for a manufacturing apprentice. The successful candidate will have full support from the experienced manufacturing team for all activities.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,004.32

    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 8.30am - 5pm Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140074

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Due to new contract award and a company investment strategy an exciting opportunity has become available for a manufacturing apprentice.

The successful candidate will have full support from the experienced manufacturing team for all activities. The manufacturing apprentice will learn and eventually become responsible for the following company activities:

  • Assembly & preparation of goods
  • Metal working such as cutting, punching cranking etc
  • Operating production machinery as required.
  • Quality Assurance & testing check
  • Packing & labelling finished goods in preparation for shipment
  • Maintaining inventory of good & raw materials in the workshop
  • Maintaining safe work areas & equipment
  • Assist in lifting, carrying & moving of loads
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure efficient production & deadlines are met

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

  • Level 2 Lean Manufacturing apprenticeship standard, with EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing.
  • You will be based in OES Group 7 days per week, but in college once per month for the first 6 months of your apprenticeship.
  • If you do not have exemptions in Maths and English, you will need to sit level 1 functional skills.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is a great opportunity for growth and development in the company as well as the opportunity to work offsite in the future to support the companies Offshore Wind Projects.

 

As well as the salary all employees are eligible to the company’s profit share scheme at an equal share.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 or above) Desired

About the employer

OES Group are the market leader for Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems for corrosion protection of Offshore Renewable submersible foundations. In addition to the main Offshore Wind activities the company also produces Anti Fouling systems and Cathodic Protection Systems in cast aluminium and zinc galvanic anodes The company offers CP and anti fouling design services and manufacturing to the following industries: - Offshore Wind - Offshore Oil and Gas - Port and harbours - Maritime The company are unique in being the only to offer a complete range of Cathodic Protection and Anti Fouling Systems fully manufactured in house making it a market leader.

Employer

OES GROUP LTD

Address

COUPE HOUSE

STATION LANE

BIRTLEY

DH2 1AJ

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Training

Training provider

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Emma Norbury

emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk

01915185587

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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