Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice
SPECIALITY STEEL UK LIMITED
Rotherham, S60 1DW
Closes in 17 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 September 2024
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Summary
During the Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician apprenticeship, the applicant will gain PCN qualifications that are internationally recognised. The applicant will also have the opportunity to shadow existing NDT technicians on and off site.
- Annual wage
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£12,148 a year
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There will be shift allowances paid depending on rotation pattern There will be yearly increases over the apprenticeship period
- Training course
- Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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This will be initially a day shift, moving onto a shift rotation to cover 24/7 operation of the business. Shifts to be confirmed.
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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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
- Individuals will be prepared with the skills and techniques to eventually take on a role within the NDT function
- They will use non-destructive testing to evaluate the properties of the steel we produce for characteristic differences or defects
- They will shadow existing NDT technicians both on and offsite, building up experience hours towards PCN qualifications
Where you’ll work
Aldwarke Lane
Rotherham
S60 1DW
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
LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Engineering Technician in three NDT Methods. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training.
The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create a project report. The project will then be presented at the end-point assessment.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained.
Qualifications include:
- Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 NDT methods i.e.: Magnetic Testing/Penetrant Testing/Visual Testing
- Non - Destructive Testing Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- Science (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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good time keeping
Other requirements
An understanding of the steel industry and associated processes is desirable
About this company
LIBERTY Steel UK is the third largest steel manufacturer in the country, with a footprint that covers nine sites across England, Scotland and Wales. It employs nearly 3,000 people and has an annual steel rolling capacity approaching three million tonnes. Liberty Steel UK is playing an active role in meeting the group’s global ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. Its Speciality Steels business in Rotherham uses an electric arc furnace – a less carbon-intensive form of producing steel than blast furnace production – to melt scrap steel for rolling into downstream products for a range of high-specification industries including oil & gas and aerospace
After this apprenticeship
All our apprentice contracts are a minimum of three years in duration. It is expected that once the apprenticeship has been completed within the three years, the apprentices will apply for their first substantive position where further qulifications can be gained.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Tracey Wilson
tracey@lavener-ndt.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276154.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
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