Welder Apprentice

The first 19 weeks are spent at The JCB Academy, learning and honing your welding skills. The experience is then applied in a real-world environment at Alpha Manufacturing, whilst compiling a portfolio of your new craft.

Training:

First 19 weeks are spent at The JCB Academy learning basic welding skills and techniques.

Year 1

The rest of the academic year is spent on-site, at The HEX Group Phased introduction to the working area Academic support Residential trip Regular enrichment activities

Year 2

On-site, at The HEX Group full-time Weekly off-the-job hours and classroom time Peer mentoring on the shop floor Vehicle build project Regular enrichment activities Academic support End Point Assessment (EPA) Support

Training Outcome:

Excellent prospects for progression within The Hex Group. Progression from Level 3 to Level 4 is a realistic ambition.

Many of our apprentices go on to further their careers in one of our businesses, and those with exceptionally high levels of drive and determination achieve a Level 4 qualification. We’ll even sponsor some of our graduate apprentices to complete a full degree.

Employer Description:
Alpha Manufacturing are a multi award-winning custom metal fabrication company. As a leading subcontract metal manufacturing company based in the UK, we've been serving a range of industries since 1989, offering sheet metal fabrication, metal design and integrated engineering services. Alpha Manufacturing, is part of the Hex Group, a family-owned manufacturing and engineering business based in Hixon, Staffordshire. For almost 40 years, our strategy has been about consistent, organic growth by continually advancing our engineering and manufacturing capability and supporting customers who share our commitment to excellence. In 2022, we became The HEX Group, a reflection of our group presence as six divisions. Operating in new and diversified markets, and with a strong balance sheet, our aim is to continuously invest in our people and processes. We are also committed to becoming a carbon-neutral business by 2037.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 16:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative