Welding and Fabrication Apprentice

Be fully mentored to weld and fabricate all associated parts and equipment for LPG road tankers and assemble to build fully compliant dangerous goods vehicles to the highest standard.

Follow instructions given by your Line Manager, peers, other team members and General Manager as required in courteous, professional and respectful manner and ensure safety of yourself and those around. Ensure all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, as documented and or instructed. Maintain professionalism at all times and actively promote and represent the business. Remain punctual. Gain confirmation and ask questions when required. Only use tools and equipment where suitable training has been provided and operations have been approved. Facilities, tools and equipment and assets to be used respectfully and maintained to good order. Abide by site, contractual and training provider rules. Move between departments and assist in all areas as the need arises and as instructed. Continue to undertake new tasks to gain greater experience. Attend site meetings and training as instructed. Theory to be completed to plan. Be subject to ongoing reviews.

Training:

You will be required to attend Dudley College 1 day per week as part of your apprenticeship.

You will gain a Level 2 Engineering Operative - Fabrication and Welding qualification. Ongoing improvement and further training will be provided by the employer. Further training provided by the employer - Health & Safety, First Aid, Overhead Crane, Forklift, Welding, design, confined space and ADR Awareness.

Training Outcome:
Potential ongoing improvement and further training. There is no limit to progression Progression to a Level 3 qualification

Employer Description:
We see our staff as our biggest asset and one that needs to be looked after in order to provide consistent competent long service. This job is rewarding, due to being able to see the job/LPG tanker built from start to finish in a niche market. All staff work as a team and are fully empowered and supported to progress. I wish to have an ongoing year on year intake of apprentices, to offer candidates a career and to create a process to ensure we have staff coming in, gaining experience to account for those nearing retirement.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30.

Skills:
Team working,Courteous,Reliable,Positive attitude