Metal Fabrication Welding Apprentice Thornaby-on-Tees, England
Job description
The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.
Duties will include:
- Specific marking out and preparation
- Different fabrication and joining tasks
- Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Logical
- Team working
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
REALITY CHECK
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £4.81 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year.
The minimum wage rates are £6.83 an hour for 18-20 year olds, £9.18 for anyone aged 21-22 and £9.50 for anyone aged 23 and over.
