Annual wage £13,312.00 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 - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 02 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000241388 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Our fabrication facilities allow us to construct fabrications up to 5000mm high and up to 5t in weight in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Plate rolling up to 15mm thick. Plate bending up to 15mm thick Tube/Pipe Bending up to 100mm diameter. Fabrication Responsibilities: To be able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings Mark out sections and components in line with detailed drawings prior to assembly Assemble steel components and structures using hand-held tools and equipment Understand and work to client specifications Operation of overhead crane and safe slinging and lifting techniques to assist and move and / or load structural steel pieces Work to WHL quality procedures Assist in the training and development of WHL apprentices Working to WHL Health and Safety requirements Keeping work area clean and tidy Welding Responsibilities: Welders to work on structural steel of varying grades and thicknesses marked up with weld details. Types of welding will be fillet welding and butt welding consisting of both full penetration and partial penetration joints Welding in both down hand and in position. Predominantly using the MAG and FCAW welding processes Successful applicants will be expected to adhere to governing welding procedure specifications To have a good knowledge of all aspects of welding operations such as application of preheat, control of interpass temperatures etc, and generally a good knowledge surrounding the process All applicants will be required to carry out a minimum of two weld tests in MAG downhand for a fillet weld and a butt weld. These tests will also be repeated for FCAW if the applicant is appropriately skilled and experienced The training you will be getting The apprentice will be working towards completing the Metal Fabricator Standard which will include the following: L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) L3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT (if not already achieved) The training for this role will be delivered in Blackburn on block release so please do bear this in-mind when you apply. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected.Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Accuracy Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 (C)) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 (C)) Essential GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade 4 (C)) Desired GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4 (C)) Desired Things to consider Please do not contact Company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.