Apprentice Hose Assembly Technician MEOX Limited
Offering full training from no knowledge to full skills to be able to make hose assemblies, read job cards and hose drawings. Career development available from apprentice to fully skilled technician and even to team leader level. We are growing a company that have lots of good career opportunities throughout the business due to our growth.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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
Monday to Friday 7.30am until 5pm depending on age. Every third Saturday morning 8.30am until 12 noon.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
18 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000154182
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Positions
6 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To operate the ferrule laser engraving machine to engrave ferrules prior to them being used to assemble hoses
- To help produce hoses by pushing fittings into ferrules and adding caps to fittings to ensure cleanliness is always achieved
- To operate machinery such as swaging machines and hose cutters after training
- To support the kitting of hoses into hose kits ready for dispatch to customers
- To carry out respective quality checks as per the company’s policy
- To ensure that work areas are always kept clean, tidy and hazard free
- To actively contribute to the overall team activities and promote good working practices
- To log errors and offcuts as required
- To report all job card amendments to team leader to improve efficienc.
- To report near misses, accidents and incidents as required
- Adhere to company quality, health and safety policies
- Responsible for helping the business to identify opportunities for improvement as part of our business management and quality strategy. Also, to flag up any risks to our QMS from the operations you carry out
- Be involved with and support any audits within your department and comply with all internal/external audit resource and certification bodies
- Formal and in-house training will be provided
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Lean manufacturing operative level 2 qualification
- Functional skills level 2 maths and English to be taken if an equivalent grade has not been achieved
- BFPA training course in hose assembly
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Onto full hose assembly technician and potentially then to become a team leader
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) Desired
About the employer
Employer
MEOX Limited
Address
Unit 5 & 6
Farthing Road Industrial Estate
Ipswich
IP1 5AP
Training
Training provider
W S TRAINING LTD.
Contact
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk
01284 788005
Apprenticeship standard
Lean manufacturing operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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