Manufacturing Apprentice (Transition to Health and Safety Assistant)
HYDRAM ENGINEERING LIMITED
County Durham (DL17 0SG)
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
Posted on 9 April 2025
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Summary
As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified operator. Following the successful completion of your first year, you will transition into a Health & Safety Assistant role, building upon the knowledge gained in manufacturing to develop expertise in health & safety practices and procedures.
- Wage
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£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you will participate in a comprehensive one-year training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified operator. You will work closely with various mentors across the site, gaining hands-on experience with different sheet metal machinery. Your commitment to the business and the learning provider's training plan is crucial for completing the coursework and practical elements of the apprenticeship.
Following the successful completion of your first year, you will transition into a Health and Safety Assistant role, building upon the foundational knowledge gained in manufacturing to develop expertise in health and safety practices and procedures within our operations.
Responsibilities (Year 1 - Manufacturing Apprentice):
Machinery Operations:
Setting up, operating, cleaning, and performing basic maintenance on a variety of sheet metal machinery, including:
- Laser cutting machines
- Punching machines
- Press Brakes
- Spot Welding / Inserts
- Tube laser
- CNC machines
- Press machines
- Assembly
- Paint
Health & Safety Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to site health and safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Gain initial exposure to health and safety principles within a manufacturing environment.
Training Participation:
- Attend all allocated classroom hours and participate actively in shopfloor rotations to gain a well-rounded experience.
Where you’ll work
Avenue 1
Chilton Industrial Estate
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 0SG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in the workplace, with a tutor visiting once a month. If you don't already have maths and English, you will need to attend weekly classes would be weekly until the exams are passed. If you hold either GCSE grade 3 or above, or a level 1 in maths and English, you will not be required to do these again
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C and above)
- Maths (grade 4 / C and above)
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this company
Sheet metal fabrication company Hydram Sheet Metalwork supplies metal products, components and precision sheet metal fabrications on a subcontract basis to market leading companies in industries such as railway, public transport, lighting, furniture, earth-moving machinery/off-highway vehicles and white goods. The sheet metal fabricator is committed to providing outstanding manufacturing services, working closely with customers to establish long-term partnerships and aiming to be the one of the best sheet metal fabrication companies in the UK.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of permanent employment for the right person and moving into the QSHE side of the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Emma Norbury
emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk
01915185587
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314649.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
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