Welding Apprentice BRITCOM INTERNATIONAL LTD

This is an opportunity for an apprentice to join Britcom in Market Weighton and have full exposure to the business working with industry equipment and machinery. To carry out general workshop duties as and when required. You will learn all aspects of fabrication & welding and learn to read and work from engineers drawings.

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Closing date: 27 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    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

    Working from 8.00am to 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.15pm on a Friday, with a half hour unpaid lunch break each day.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198185

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is an opportunity for an apprentice to join Britcom in Market Weighton and have full exposure to the business working with industry equipment and machinery.

Dependent on your strengths and interests within this environment you will be working towards achieving your apprenticeship with Hull College.

Main duties will include:

  • To carry out conversions and fabrication duties in line with written and verbal instructions under supervision to standards set by company management in order to pass the appropriate quality checks
  • To carry out general workshop duties as and when required
  • To work towards the required coding standard for welders
  • To work in accordance with the ISO9001 Quality Management System
  • To operate machinery and equipment in accordance with legislative guidelines and adhere to all health and safety procedures
  • Welding Stick, MIG and TIG
  • Different types of metal Cutting
  • Drilling
  • Filing
  • Using handheld tools
  • Reading and interpreting drawings
  • Learning and adhering to companies
  • Health and Safety rules/policies
  • Other general engineering duties

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

  • Hull College will deliver the Apprenticeship Standard General Welder Level 2
  • Day release once a week at Hull College
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

For the right candidate there will be career progression available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

The employer is based in Market Weighton YO43 3QX, therefore you must ensure that you are able to get there for the start time of 8.00am.

About the employer

Britcom Market Weighton is our Head Office, employing 65 staff on a 14 acre site. As well as space for a stock holding of up to 350 vehicles, it’s also the home of our chassis engineering, bodybuilding, painting, parts and service operations. Other HQ functions such as sales admin, accounts and HR are also based here.

Employer

BRITCOM INTERNATIONAL LTD

Address

YORK ROAD

MARKET WEIGHTON

YORK

YO43 3QX

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Training

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

General welder (arc processes)

Level 2 (GCSE)

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