Apprentice Engineer and Fabricator

Boughey Distribution Ltd

Cheshire, CW5 6RS

Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 September 2024

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity to drive forward a career as an engineer and metal fabricator at fast-expanding firm, Boughey Distribution Limited, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies for the food industry. You will be part of an experienced team responsible for varied fabrication and maintenance jobs at the firm’s busy Wardle site, near Nantwich.

Annual wage
£17,888 a year

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£300 annual attendance bonus £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus Company sick pay scheme Company pension scheme Subsidised canteen Holiday purchasing scheme Life Insurance

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday with 30 mins paid break.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 October

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

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

An exciting opportunity to score out a career with the highly skilled team in a well-equipped maintenance workshop at this fast-growing distribution firm which specialises in the UK’s ambient grocery sector.

Role responsibilities will include: -

·       Design, manufacture and installation of a variety of on-site metal fabricated items such as protective barriers, doors, gates, fixtures in warehouses.

·       Accident repair of Boughey’s approx. 365-strong fleet of quality trailers which travel up and down the UK every day.

·       Other general maintenance around the site, including some electrical and mechanical repairs (full training will be given).

·       Part of Boughey team taking responsibility for site’s high health and safety standards and excellent track record.

·       Playing part in keeping workshop and general site clean, tidy and a pleasant place to work.

Where you’ll work

Nantwich Road

Wardle

Nantwich

Cheshire

CW5 6RS

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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.

    • Your training plan

    The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Metal Fabricator. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.

    If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-4 in English and Maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE 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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Hard working
    • Friendly

    About this company

    Boughey Distribution Limited is one of the UK’s leading logistics providers to the food industry and is driving business forward in 2024 with an ambitious expansion strategy. Part of NWF Group, Boughey Distribution has marked its 60th anniversary with the opening of a purpose-fitted 322,000 square feet warehouse in Newcastle-under-Lyme with the creation of 150 new jobs and the adoption of electric HGVs to the 167-strong fleet of HGVs. The 1,000 + strong team at Boughey also enjoyed a huge summer party for themselves and their families to celebrate the anniversary. The new Lymedale Business Park site is in addition to Boughey’s headquarter site in Wardle, near Nantwich, and a further large-scale additional warehouse in nearby Crewe. The firm, which has contracts with global giants ALDI and Arla Foods as well as well-known brands such as Swizzels, Good Guys Bakehouse and Love Corn, is also an ardent supporter of its local community and its associated sports clubs. At the last South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Awards, it won one of the most prestigious awards of the night – Employer of the Year. The firm has also recently achieved the coveted B Corp accreditation for its demonstration of excellent working practices with regard to the environment, its local community and the way it supports a 1,000 + workforce, which is set to increase significantly in the near future.

    Company benefits

    Enhanced holidays of 33 days Cycle to work scheme On site gym. Wellness programmes & virtual gym Free shuttle bus service from Crewe to Wardle daily Service awards High quality uniform – “best in class” issued from day one

    After this apprenticeship

    A full-time position is on offer after the successful completion of apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Sophie Cain

    sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

    07867143886

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275630.

    Apply now

    Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

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