Apprentice Mechanical Workshop Operative

The Apprentice Mechanical Workshop Operative is responsible for manufacturing equipment for our chemical dosing and bespoke system solutions. This includes manufacturing pumps, booster sets, hoses, reels, and any other relevant equipment. The apprentice will receive the support to become fully qualified in their field.

Roles & Responsibilities:

·       Undertake repair, maintenance, manufacturing, test and installation tasks as requested.

·       Manufacture items as drawn to ensure commercial accuracy and maintain efficiency.

·       Diagnose errors or technical problems and report to team leader.

·       Polypropene pipe and sheet welding

·       Stainless steel pipework assemblies including pump assemblies

·       Grp flooring cutting and forming

·       Water pressure testing of pipework

·       Welding of pipe brackets, supports and stands

·       Use of measuring devises

·       Pressure testing

·       Undertake other duties linked to your role that benefit the company from time to time on reasonable request of your line manager

Training:
Engineering Technician Level 3 Functional Skills in English and maths if required 1 day per week at Bradford College 4 days per week in the workplace. 

Training Outcome:
Potential full time job for the right candidate after training

Employer Description:
Since our formation in 1987, Northern Pumps Suppliers, has developed into NPS Engineering Group, we have grown to become an industry leader in; pumps and pumping systems, offsite manufactured systems, dry powder polymer units, chemical dosing systems, project management, backflow prevention systems, glass reinforced polymer (GRP) kiosks – enclosure manufacture includes LPCB rated kiosks, stainless steel, mild steel and structural steel fabrication, floodgates, flood doors and more. Our extensive range of products and services serve a variety of different industries from pharmaceuticals, food production to water treatment, security and energy production.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness