Fabricator/Welder Apprentice

Summary

Fugro Geoservices Ltd are offering a fantastic opportunity to join their dynamic team as a Fabricator/Welder apprentice. Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting and fast-paced industry!

Wage

£19,116.50 a year

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Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme & Life Assurance.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. Some weekend working may be required. Overtime/Night shifts (contract specific).

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

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

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role:

As an Apprentice Fabricator Welder with Fugro, you will carry out instructions and work with tradesmen in the department, Health and safety is our number one priority and the ability to work safety as an individual and as a team is vital.
You will be an integral part of the team, working in a fast-moving environment in one of the cleanest workshops in the country.
The role will involve fabrication and welding of all kinds of equipment and ancillary plant, this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our design engineers, on a variety of innovative projects, new builds and designs, along with learning and developing new skills and working with experienced colleagues.

From our Falmouth Hub, we design, build, and operate bespoke over water drilling equipment and you will have opportunities to gain first-hand experience both in the workshop and field to see our equipment in action to fully understand its purpose and enhance your knowledge.

Who we’re looking for:

Previous experience or an interest in fabrication and welding is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
We are looking for someone passionate to learn and gain knowledge as a tradesman as you will learn a variety of skills in the workshop.
At Fugro no day is the same and we can offer variety that can match your goals for better career progression.

Where you’ll work

Bickland Industrial Park
Falmouth
TR11 4TA

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

CORNWALL 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

You will be working towards a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship standard.
You will need to attend Cornwall College Camborne one day per week.
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and your employer.

More training information

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)
Science (grade 4/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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Proactive
Diligent
Data entry skills
Work at height
Punctual
Team Player
Curious
Organised

Other requirements

Previous apprentices have won local & national awards and are coached and encouraged to become future leaders within the business. Future career progression through the business. Previous experience or interest in any of the areas is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided by us and the College. Apprentices are taken out of there comfort zone and we see how they adapt and work under pressure when we feel the time is right. Fugro design, build and operate bespoke over water drilling equipment. The ability to have a understanding and respect of other trades is important, working alongside other trades is common practice. At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge, and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour, and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other. Disclaimer for recruitment agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

About this company

Working across Fugro’s Land and Marine divisions, Fugro GeoServices is a Geotechnical contractor and innovator; we design and fabricate highly specialised Jack-up, drilling and foundation systems from our base in Falmouth, we then operate these systems globally from a variety of vessels for projects in the marine infrastructure, energy and construction sectors. We are looking for proactive and efficient individuals to fill a selection of Engineering Apprentice vacancies across our business.

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Company benefits

Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally. Option to lease an electric car. Private Medical Insurance. Cycle to work Scheme. Discounted gym membership at a local Falmouth Gym.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress onto Higher apprenticeship/HNC/HND.

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