Manufacturing Apprentice

The successful applicant will undertake a one-year apprenticeship, which includes:

Academic training delivered through a recognised college Hands-on practical training within our structural steel fabrication facility.

During the apprenticeship, you will develop the skills and competence to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including:

CNC drill saw line CNC punch Shot blast machine Bandsaw and hydrocrop Airless spray-painting equipment You will also gain experience in manual handling and the loading and unloading of steel wagons.

Training & Development:

Full training will be provided, with a strong focus on health and safety within a factory environment

Additional training may include:

Overhead crane operation Manual handling Opportunity to complete side loader training

Training:

The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered in college 1-day per month, and by a tutor visiting in the workplace once a month. The only times you would be required to attend college would be for induction, and if you have any maths and English functional skills to complete. Maths and English 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:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there is the possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications for the right person. 

Employer Description:

Philadelphia Structures are a manufacturer of metal structures and parts of structures, running for over 20 years.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm

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