Fabrication and Welding Engineering Apprentice (Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship) LEEDS WELDING COMPANY LIMITED(THE)

LWC is experiencing significant growth in the UK with its engineering products and services. As such, they are looking for aspirational apprentices to join their South Leeds operations. This is a great opportunity to join a cemented and progressive Leeds-based engineering company to train to study fabrication and welding engineering.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,182.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 and Friday, 07:30 - 15:00.

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    02 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000159576

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To be trained to a high skill level to operate the CNC Punch Press and Press Brake machines
  • To be trained to set and operate both MIG and TIG welding machines and carry out production work on stainless, mild steel and occasionally aluminium materials
  • To be trained to read and have a good understanding of engineering drawings in order to produce fabrications and parts
  • To ensure that all Production Works Orders (PWO) paperwork and any In Process scrap is recorded correctly and handed into the production administrator
  • To be trained on all company H&S policies and procedures in order to work safely
  • To be trained on polishing and metal finishing in order to get a quality finish on all components

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

Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Year one - day release at Appris training centre Bradford:

  • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Fabrication & Welding (Foundation Competence) 

Year two & three - day release at Appris training centre Bradford:

  • EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Fabrication & Welding (Development Knowledge)

Work based learning, mentoring & development throughout years one to four:

  • EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Fabricator (Development Competence)

Additionally:

  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
  • Further learning and support for End Point Assessment (EPA)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Successful applicants can look forward to the possibility of a full-time position, post-apprenticeship
  • Further training and job-specific development is also a possibility
     
     

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Passion for engineering

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent english (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent science (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Engineering / Fabrication & Welding (Grade 2 or 3) Desired

Things to consider

This company is located in, Leeds, so please ensure you can arrange suitable transport for the start and finish times of the job. It also includes off-the-job training at Appris (Bradford), so please make allowances for the travel

About the employer

Decades of experience gives us the ability to help you through the whole process from concept to completion. With the needs of our customers always changing, we have taken care to invest in a versatile range of equipment to enable us to offer the best solution to your cutting needs. We have on-going investments in a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment. This ensures we are well equipped to deal with your metal forming requirements. The fabrication department extends over several thousand square feet and is equipped with modern welding equipment enabling us to manufacture your components utilising MIG, MAG or TIG techniques. A one-stop shop is often the most desirable option from a buyer’s perspective, we have just that and the ability to deal with all of your needs.

Employer

LEEDS WELDING COMPANY LIMITED(THE)

Address

Westland Square

Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5SS

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Training

Training provider

APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED

Contact

Appris

info@appris.ac.uk

01274 668149

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this apprenticeship, you have to undertake some initial assessments. Once you have completed all these, you will be offered to come to Appris (training provider) for an interview. Appris also offer you the opportunity to apply for similar positions that they have on offer for summer 2023.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Jun 2023