Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Summary

We are looking to recruit 2 apprentices on a paid 1 month trial, successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis. Apprentices shall be given the opportunity to complete recognised engineering qualifications at RTA. We have 2 apprentice sheet metal worker vacancies with successful candidates working with experienced fabricators & welders.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.00 per hour this will increase subject to progression

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 6am - 4pm (breaks to be confirmed)

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 12 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You would be working across a varied product range, and your duties/training may include:

· Understanding of materials

· Understanding of fabrication drawings

· Dimensional Inspection

· Understanding of marking out using correct tools

· Use of hand tools

· Welding Tig/Mig

· Clear understanding of Health & Safety & Procedures

We are passionate about every aspect of our business and pride ourselves on our highly skilled operatives, we offer high-level fabrication, coded welding TIG & MIG, CNC Machinery, Fibre Laser cutting, Auto CAD design & project management expertise.

This is a great opportunity for a committed, passionate and ambitious person as you will be supported to progress to an advanced apprenticeship and potentially higher apprenticeship as a long-term career pathway.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4A-4B

TRANS PENNINE TRADING ESTATE

GORRELLS WAY

ROCHDALE

OL11 2PX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard - Work-based training per the related Apprenticeship standard.

There may be other role / company-specific training available from time to time. The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Certificate or Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

Level of qualification: 2 (Ofqual regulated)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working
Physical fitness
Good work ethic
Positive attitude
Willing to learn
Ambitious
Loyal and passionate

Other requirements

Physical work on feet all day.

About this company

We have a wide range of experienced time served engineers/welders who are keen to support the next generation in their engineering journey. We are in our 5th year of operations and we have expanded to our new premises on Gorrels Way to aid the company to continue it's growth. We are a friendly company that care about our staff and pride ourselves on the support we offer to staff members. We are keen to employ young apprentices to give them the opportunity to progress with our company for a bright future for all.

After this apprenticeship

Full time positions will be available to apply for those who successfully complete their Apprenticeship and show a willing to progress their career with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264340.

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