Finishing Apprenticeship
MALLATITE LIMITED
Chesterfield (S42 5SA)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 July 2025
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Summary
Responsible for safe operation of machinery and equipment and to fulfil works orders safely and efficiently as directed by the Supervisor or Production Lead. To complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Course.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Overtime may be available
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30, with 30 mins unpaid break or
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16:30, with 30 mins break
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 18 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
• To attend/complete training with regards to the Engineering Operative Course as provided by the Company
• Learn how to operate the machinery within the Powder Coating Line in a controlled manner
• Learn how to load/unload equipment safely onto the conveyor using jigs
• Learn how to setup the machine so that columns are made to the correct specification to reduce waste/rejections so that columns are coated correctly during the process and produced to the correct specification
• Keeping to a high level of housekeeping within the site; learning the cleaning up and maintenance procedures for the booth, spillages and any COSHH requirements
• Responsible for pre-shift checks and notify all defects to the Finishing Supervisor
• Produce columns according to works orders and drawings
• At all times adhere to health and safety rules with essential regards given to wearing the correct PPE
Where you'll work
Hardwick View Road
Holmewood
Chesterfield
S42 5SA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Engineering Operative Level 2 qualification, including any Functional Skills you may require, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Mallatite Limited is the specialist manufacturer of lighting & traffic support structures, traffic signs & equipment and LED message signs, and sits within the roads division of Hill & Smith Holdings Plc. Our sign post and lighting column production works based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire is home to our semi-automated steel column manufacturing plant, Jerol passively safe finishing line, root treatment and decorative/protective coating facility.
After this apprenticeship
To become multi-skilled across the Production Areas
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
John Sheldon
sheldonj@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500500
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333737.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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