Engineering Operations Apprenticeship

Hospital Metalcraft’s commitment to training its staff is an investment in the company's future. With over 150 skilled employees, we are a significant employer in North Dorset. The company has vacancies for apprentices, offering you the opportunity to develop new skills, gain a professional qualification whilst having the security of a wage and the prospect of a career with a market leading manufacturer.

You will benefit from on the job training, from your colleagues at work and off the job training at Weymouth College. Through this, you will learn the theory and develop all the skills you need. You will also produce work which is assessed against national standards.

The role encompasses the learning of skills in fabrication and manufacturing processes necessary to produce Hospital Metalcraft products in order to provide a 'springboard' into a long term, permanent career within the company.

This will include gaining knowledge, experience and skill in the disciplines of:

Final product assembly Paint Polishing Sanding Press brake Tube & rod bending Welding CNC operations within our wood shop  

Why choose Hospital Metalcraft Ltd for your Apprenticeship?

Our products are manufactured from a range of materials including aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel sheet & tube, wood & plastics. Using a wide range of processes including CNC machinery, MIG, TIG, plasma, spot welding, polishing, powder coating, upholstery & assembly, you will have the opportunity to gain experience, skills & knowledge in a wide range of manufacturing processes.

Our primary site is based at Blandford.

We apply modern LEAN principles, continually invest into our staff, the development of new product ranges, as well as investing in the latest machinery, tools & systems.

We operate to British Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015 QMS.

We are a British Safety Council Member & Approved Centre.

We have been manufacturing medical furniture & equipment since 1953. We have established ourselves as a leading supplier to the National Health Service and are recognised by many thousands of satisfied customers around the world.

We are a hard-working, professional, friendly & supportive team.

Training:

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be qualified with a Level 2 - Intermediate (Engineering Operations).

Formal training to be provided by Weymouth College resulting in an EAL Diploma. Informal on the job training conducted by experienced colleagues whilst you work. In house training i.e. welding also available.

Training Outcome:

Prospect of progression to a higher-level apprenticeship qualification and to progress within the business. Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Hospital Metalcraft Ltd (Bristol Maid™) is a market leading business engaged in the manufacture and supply of medical furniture & equipment. Our products are manufactured from a range of materials including aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel sheet & tube, wood & plastics. Using a wide range of processes including CNC machinery, MIG, TIG, plasma, spot welding, polishing, powder coating, upholstery & assembly, you will have the opportunity to gain experience, skills & knowledge in a wide range of manufacturing processes. Our primary site is based at Blandford. We apply modern LEAN principles, continually invest into our staff, the development of new product ranges, as well as investing in the latest machinery, tools & systems. We operate to British Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015 QMS. We are a British Safety Council Member & Approved Centre. We have been manufacturing medical furniture & equipment since 1953. We have established ourselves as a leading supplier to the National Health Service and are recognised by many thousands of satisfied customers around the world.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work will vary dependent on attendance for college day release. Working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working