Apprentice Metal Fabricator

W.H. DAVIS LIMITED

Nottinghamshire, NG20 9SA

Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 November 2024


Summary

WH Davis is the leading provider of wagon design and manufacture services for the UK rail freight industry. With roots firmly established in the rail sector for well over a century, we continue to set an ever-increasing standard, advancing the capabilities of our customers through leading expertise, innovation and exceptional engineering.

Annual wage
£12,979.20 a year

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Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday - 07:15 - 16:00 Friday - 07:15-15:00 With 45 minutes lunch

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 16 December

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

MIG Welding, welding a wide range of steel products and using a variety of welding techniques. 

  • Maintenance of equipment 
  • Fabrication
  • Grinding
  • Cutting 

Checking products meet the required standard.

Where you’ll work

Langwith Road Langwith Junction

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG20 9SA

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
  • Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
  • Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
  • Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
  • Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
  • Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
  • Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
  • Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
  • Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
  • Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
  • Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
  • Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
  • Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
  • Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
  • Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
  • Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
  • Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
  • Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
  • Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
  • Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
  • Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
  • Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

Metal Fabricator L3 completing the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Diploma at Level 3 and also Functional Skills if required.   

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. 

You will experience a blended learning model. With day release at our engineering campus NG17 5FA. 

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio. 

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
  • Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)

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

  • Organisation skills
  • Strong hand-eye coordination
  • Manual dexterity
  • Accuracy
  • Eye for detail
  • Work with precision

About this company

WH Davis is the leading provider of wagon design and manufacture services for the UK rail freight industry. With roots firmly established in the rail sector for well over a century, we continue to set an ever-increasing standard, advancing the capabilities of our customers through leading expertise, innovation and exceptional engineering. With a strong warranty and after care team, we can support our customers during the introduction of new fleets across the country.

https://whdavis.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment upon completing apprenticeship successfully.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Laura

laura.brown@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900467

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286763.

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Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 December at 11:59pm)

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