Annual wage £12,979.20 National Minimum Wage will revert to your age bracket following the first year of your apprenticeship. Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday-Thursday 8.00-16.30 Friday 8.00 15.30 1 X 30 Minute Lunch Break 2 X 15 Minute Breaks Total hours per week: 39 Expected duration 42 Months Possible start date 01 Aug 2024 Date posted 12 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000243848 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Observing, learning & understanding a wide range of engineering skills whilst under the supervision of qualified staff Demonstrate skills & Processes learned by working independently and as part of a team Learning & understanding the importance of Health & Safety within the workplace Undertake tasks as instructed Operate with supervision Welders, Grinders, CNC Plasma Cutter, Press Brake, Guillotine The training you will be getting After a period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following Level 3 qualification - L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) L3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard Training will take place at company premises with day release at Wigan and Leigh College's Pagefield Campus. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment dependant on the business needs at the time. Further extensive in house and external training will be available. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential Things to consider We will expect you to be committed to the company and college We would like you to work towards obtaining your driving licence if not already achieved. Other benefits: Workplace Pension Contributions 20 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Laundered Workwear PPE Provided