Apprentice Engineer and Fabricator

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.

Training:

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.

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday with 30 mins paid break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Hard working,Friendly