Apprentice Welder/Fabricator within Special Operations Equipment and Human Performance departments BEAVERFIT LIMITED

As a company, we supply extremely high-quality training facilities, such as – Live Fire Shoot houses, Fire Training facilities, Air Delivery Platforms, Fully Kitted Gyms, and so much more. You would be a key member of the team that would work closely with experienced welders, to manufacture all the above to a very high standard.

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,656.00

    £5.28ph during a 3 month probationary period, then £9.45ph thereafter.

  • Working week

    Monday – Thursday 07:30-17:00 Friday 07:00-16:00 Your time table for College day release will be confirmed prior to your start date on campus, and will be factored into your working week.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162574

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We as a company supply extremely high-quality training facilities such as – Live Fire Shoot houses, Fire Training facilities (Carbonation Unit), Air Delivery Platforms, Fully Kitted Gyms and Secure Rooms/Armouries for the UK Special Forces and Regular Armed Forces all over the world.

You would be a key member of the team that would work closely with experienced welders, to manufacture all the above to a very high standard.

Every day is different, and upon manufacture completion there will be opportunities to install the finished product on site at a destination, that could be anywhere in the world.

The Candidate will split between the SOE workshop and HP workshop with a Fortnightly swap. This will be job dependant as swapping over while an ongoing job may have 1-2 days left to finish would not be beneficial. I would try and ensure they see it through, SOE Jobs can last months but tend to be split into sections, and HP tend to work on a smaller scale with fitness equipment but in much higher quantities.

General daily tasks may include –

  • Edge prepping flat and tube steel sections for welding.
  • Working from detailed drawings to assemble steel frame structures and secure walling withing shipping containers or in open space.
  • Working as a team to complete daily welding, fabrication and housekeeping tasks in order to achieve deadlines.
  • Communicate with colleagues regularly to ensure everyone is aware of all daily tasks and who is responsible for which.

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

You will be gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to achieve the Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship standard;

Metal fabricator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will be required to attend College for your day release two days per week, term time only, for the first year of your apprenticeship programme (on our London Rd Campus.)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Successful Apprentices will be offered a full-time role as a skilled Welder/Fabricator within the BeaverFit Workshop/Yard team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Fabrication and Welding (Grade Level 2 Pass) Desired

Things to consider

There will be other opportunities to attend further courses in the future, that will benefit both the candidate and the company. Such as – Electrical & Carpentry. We are always supportive of progression for our employees.

About the employer

BeaverFit is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of training equipment. With a proven track record of product testing by the world’s most influential corporations and elite military units. BeaverFit has the capability of providing a single source of supply for all necessary components to any project. We are firm in belief, that no other company in this field has the ability to draw on such diverse experience and proven track record in human performance and operational training. Founded by Tom Beaver in 2010 through a challenge by the British Military, BeaverFit has expanded globally into providing world class training equipment.

Employer

BEAVERFIT LIMITED

Address

MILLFIELDS

WALKMILLS

CHURCH STRETTON

SY6 6NJ

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Training

Training provider

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Contact

Jules Rhodes

julesr@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743342460

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

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