Engineering Fitter Apprentice HEDLEY HYDRAULICS LTD

Hedley Hydraulics Limited is looking for an engineering fitter apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. We require a suitably qualified candidate that will complement our team of engineers. The role requires an individual with a strong hydraulics and systems engineering background. Duties include working in house and on site to suit business needs, testing of finished components and on site service and installation work throughout the UK.

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    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

    You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    18 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156042

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The right candidate needs to have a good knowledge of hydraulic systems with the ability to work on hydraulic systems across a wide range of industrial markets predominantly in the UK.

Principle role & responsibilities:

  • Working in house and on site to suit business needs
  • Hydraulic power Unit and systems
  • Hydraulic pipework manufacture and assembly
  • Testing of finished components
  • In house hydraulic repair work on a variety of components including hydraulic cylinder repair
  • A knowledge of general fabrication and welding (TIG and MIG) would be an advantage but not essential
  • A knowledge of electrical control systems and PLC’s would be an advantage but not essential
  • On site service and installation work throughout the UK
  • Observe and adhere to company health and safety guidelines and contribute to a healthy and safe working environment

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

  • You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Fitter standard on an Engineering Fitter pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard
  • During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC training centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the training centre for one day a week for knowledge study

Other mandatory qualifications:

  • Choose one of the qualifications: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organization EAL; GLH 750, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
    Level: 3

    Ofqual regulated

     

  • Choose one of the qualifications: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organization Pearsons; GLH 720 – this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
    Level: 3

    Ofqual regulated

     

  • Choose one of the qualifications: Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation City and Guilds; 720 GLH, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
    Level: 3

    Ofqual regulated

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC training centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world
  • These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as engineering management and project engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Self motivated, Multitask, Interpersonal skills, Task orientated, Reliable, Flexible

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Established in 1976 as Hedley Hydraulics, the company started out as a hydraulic system and component supplier to the UK steelwork industry and machine tool manufacturers. We also supply hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and all other types of hydraulic components. Coupled with the highest safety critical standards this allows us to operate successfully across all industries.

Employer

HEDLEY HYDRAULICS LTD

Address

LION HOUSE

HIGH STREET

CRIGGLESTONE

WF4 3HT

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering fitter

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Jul 2023