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.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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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
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
18 Sep 2023
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Date posted
20 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000156042
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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:
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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: 3Ofqual regulated
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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: 3Ofqual regulated
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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: 3Ofqual 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
HEDLEY HYDRAULICS LTD
Address
LION HOUSE
HIGH STREET
CRIGGLESTONE
WF4 3HT
Training
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact
Recruitment Team
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 nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023