Apprentice Plater / Welder

About the job

Job Title: Apprentice Plater / Welder

Location: Sheffield

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Purpose of job:

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as an Apprentice within our Company. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity and support to develop new work- placed skills in an organisation committed to your professional success.

As an Apprentice, you will fully commit to the off-the-job training requirements of the post alongside your normal day-to-day job. The post holder will complete a course of study and/or all learning and development requirements of the role.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a supportive environment to develop the behaviours, knowledge and professional skills required of the role and the team. You will commit to your professional development plan, set out at the beginning of your Apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice you will be expected to take ownership of the tasks and projects set out by your line manager and understand the importance of managing both professional and learning responsibilities.

To accurately assemble fabrications within the required time-scale to approved quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Work to the required standards using and complying to the information provided ensuring work is completed "Right First Time".
• Read and understand technical drawings.
• Work in a safe manner to promote personal safety and the safety of others to prevent accidents occurring and report all near misses.
• Ensure that the job is completed within the required timescale meeting quality requirements.
• Book on and off all jobs in Jobboss ensuring accurate times are recorded.
• Follow working instructions and understand what is required before you commence work. If you are not sure what to do, please ask your Manager.
• Handle all machined parts with care.
• Complete any paperwork/records accurately and on time.
• Work productively throughout the shift i.e. startup times; break times and finishing times.
• Ensure that the job number is identified on all components.
• Follow Company/Departmental Procedures - if you are not sure ask your Manager.
• Any ad hoc duties as and when requested to do so.
• Use PPE in areas where you are required to do so.
• Keep your work area clean, tidy and free from obstruction at all times thus creating a safe working environment. Ensure that any waste is disposed of correctly.
• Follow the company's Health & Safety Policy at all times.
• The job holder will need to attend college (day release preferably)

Skills and Attributes:

An Apprentice is expected to bring with them the following skills and a willingness to develop them further:

• Good Communication Skills - Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of services.
• Organisational Skills - The ability to manage your own workload and to work to team and project deadlines.
• Teamwork and Cooperation - The ability to work flexibly in a team and contribute to a supportive work environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility - Apprentices work in fluid, fast-paced & exciting environments. These skills are vital to responding to situations in the workplace.

This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks in the interest of their role and the Company's performance.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Apprentice, Welder, Plater, Fabricator, Welder Fabricator, Welder, Fabricator, Metalworker, Sheet Metal Worker, Metal Worker, Metal Fabricator, Skilled Welder, Skilled Fabricator, Welding Technician, Welding Engineer, Finishing Welder, Fabrication, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, Manufacturing Welder, Manufacturing Fabricator, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, may also be considered for this role.