- Employer:
- Metron Wrought Ironwork
- Location:
- Unit B2,, Station Approach Industrial Estate, CF64 3EE, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- XR Training
- Level:
- Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
- Sector:
- Engineering
- Pathway:
- Possible start date:
- 21 October 2024
- Closing date:
- 02 December 2024
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 5681
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Duties will include shadowing a fully qualified member of the company to learn the welding skills and methods needed to complete your apprenticeship. You will be tasked with performing metal fabrication and utilising welding methods such as MIG/TIG, all-round fabrication and developing your fitting skills. Structural steel work to be the main duty.
Additional information
Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Ferndale and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full-time as an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder by this company based in Ferndale. You will be enrolled onto a level 2 apprenticeship in Welding & Fabrication, and undertake the following qualifications:
- NVQ Diploma in Fabrication & Welding Engineering
- Diploma in Engineering Technology
- Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy level 1
Requirements
Skills
* Must be able to travel to Pyle, Bridgend once per month for your mandatory training
* Candidates must be punctual.
* Candidates must be flexible with hours worked.
* Must be able to work with others as a part of a team.
* Must be able to follow instructions and ask for guidance when necessary.
* Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed to both the job and the training.
* Candidates should have a keen eye for detail. - Must be able to read basic measurements.
* Prior welding experience desirable but not essential..
* Must recognise the importance of attending XR Training once a week in order to achieve qualifications in a timely manner.
* Good time management skills.
* Ability to manage workload efficiently.
* You may be required to drive any of the company vehicles as and when requested (i.e. to visit various company sites and client sites) therefore, a valid & clean licence must be held at all times.
Qualifications
No minimum grade requirements
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- XR Training
- Training provider course:
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
About the employer
Metron Wrought IronworkUnit B2,
Station Approach Industrial Estate
Penarth
Cardiff
CF64 3EE
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Interviews to take place at the employers premises - XR Training will be in touch to organise.
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