Apprentice Metal Fabricator
POWER SYSTEM SERVICES LTD
CHESTERFIELD, S41 9QB
Closes in 9 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 October 2024
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Summary
A Level 3 Apprentice Metal Fabricator is required. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career within fabrication and welding, with a well established company based in Chesterfield. The main purpose of the job is to work with Fabrication and Production staff in producing high quality fabricated parts.
- Annual wage
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£13,936 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Starting rate is £6.70 per hour, but with potential rapid increase, in line with skills, aptitude and progress.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon - Fri, 7.30am - 4pm, with 30 mins for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Reporting to the Production Foreman, the main purpose of job is: To work with Fabrication and Production staff in producing high quality fabricated parts.
Key responsibilities:
1. Work alongside qualified piers in fabricating parts.
2. Proactively learn and attend college to further capabilities.
3. Work safely and follow Factory Rules.
4. Cooperate with Management in attaining skills and enhance the company’s reputation.
5. Complete course modules and endeavour to attain key skills set out to the best of their ability.
You will attend West Notts College for day release, one day per week during term times. This will be at WNC's Engineering Centre in Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FA.
Where you’ll work
CARRWOOD RD
SHEEPBRIDGE
CHESTERFIELD
S41 9QB
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
Your training plan
- Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
- This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering campus, NG17. This attendance is required during term time only.
- You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
- You will experience a blended learning model.
- 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 or equivalent in:
- English (grade A*/C - 9/4)
- maths (grade A*/C - 9/4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
Power System Services Limited are a family owned engineering business based in Chesterfield. The business is split into Fabrication, Site services and Specialist services and operates from 2 sites. Our emphasis is on quality and services and to this end our client base continues to grow. From heavy industry to infrastructure projects, power generation to construction, Power System Services can provide the complete solution for design, fabrication and site services to suit your needs.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential of full time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship.
- Progression to a level 4 qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Leoni
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900469
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280064.
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Closes in 9 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)
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