Manufacturing Apprentice (Transition to Health and Safety Assistant)

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.

Training:

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

Training Outcome:

Possibility of permanent employment for the right person and moving into the QSHE side of the business. 

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm

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